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The patent EP2628013 was granted to The Johns Hopkins University on Jun 12, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 14, 2011 under application number EP11833480A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUROIMMUN MEDIZINISCHE LABORDIAGNOSTIKA | Mar 11, 2020 | RICHTER | WITHDRAWN |
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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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Published international application - A2
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