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The patent EP2677029 was granted to Ipsen Bioinnovation on May 10, 2017. The application was filed on May 19, 2011 under application number EP13184864A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLERGAN | Feb 9, 2018 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0033863 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009014854 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2524963 |
| OPPOSITION | US5846929 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009014854 |
| SEARCH | US2011086018 |
| SEARCH | WO0215700 |
| SEARCH | WO2009014854 |
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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