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The patent EP2694072 was granted to Genentech on Aug 7, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 30, 2012 under application number EP12764765A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Aug 29, 2018 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5604213 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5618807 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008051399 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009013795 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010069357 |
| SEARCH | US2008051399 |
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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