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The patent EP2687213 was granted to Amgen Europe on Jul 17, 2019. The application was originally filed on Mar 27, 2008 under application number EP13182315A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Mar 19, 2020 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
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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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Matter concerning the application
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