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The patent EP2611461 was granted to Glaxosmithkline on Mar 9, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 31, 2011 under application number EP11758014A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET DIXON | Dec 9, 2022 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
| THOMANN | Dec 9, 2022 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN | Dec 9, 2022 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANOFI | Dec 6, 2022 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
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