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The patent EP2767539 was granted to Janssen R&D Ireland on Jul 12, 2017. The application was filed on May 16, 2003 under application number EP14168686A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOKE | Apr 12, 2018 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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