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The patent EP2734538 was granted to IBA on Jul 3, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 17, 2012 under application number EP12747985A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILTENYI BIOTECH | Feb 1, 2019 | KISTERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4851341 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5506121 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5985658 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6103493 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7482000 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7776562 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02054065 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02077018 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010017103 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5985658 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02054065 |
| OTHER | WO02054065 |
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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