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The patent EP2797581 was granted to Amgen Europe on May 6, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 26, 2012 under application number EP12808662A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALENICUM HEALTH SLU | Feb 8, 2021 | GALENICUM HEALTH SLU | ADMISSIBLE |
| KRKA | Feb 5, 2021 | HOEFER & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| GENERICS UK | Jan 19, 2021 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
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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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