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The patent EP2593090 was granted to Exelixis on Oct 13, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 18, 2011 under application number EP11740764A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Jul 13, 2022 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Jul 12, 2022 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Jul 12, 2022 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005030140 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008083319 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010083414 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005030140 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010083414 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005030140 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010083414 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012009722 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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