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The patent EP2818160 was granted to Allergan Pharmaceuticals on Nov 8, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2011 under application number EP14176579A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHYS & SQUIRE | Aug 8, 2018 | MATHYS & SQUIRE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2001046493 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004057944 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6051220 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7658918 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006044529 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2263703 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101249081 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1967211 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008187525 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012201875 |
| OPPOSITION | US5578304 |
| OPPOSITION | US5750104 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007020259 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008017659 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009083607 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010025126 |
| SEARCH | EP1579771 |
| SEARCH | US7658918 |
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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