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The patent EP2688587 was granted to Intervet on Aug 16, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 22, 2012 under application number EP12710084A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELANCO | Apr 29, 2021 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0712926 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1075523 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1140152 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007031572 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010062396 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010062396 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9958639 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2653300 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2457158 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010062396 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9958639 |
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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