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The patent EP2742945 was granted to ND Partners on Jun 28, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 12, 2005 under application number EP14150248A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAUROPHARM | Mar 28, 2024 | FRIESE GOEDEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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