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The patent EP2861073 was granted to Therapeuticsmd on Apr 14, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 18, 2013 under application number EP13807188A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIECK | Jan 14, 2022 | FUCHS PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6018033 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6060077 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005042268 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006134188 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007264349 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007287789 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4384096 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6294192 |
| OPPOSITION | US6060077 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013078422 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9740823 |
| SEARCH | US6060077 |
| SEARCH | WO2007076144 |
| SEARCH | WO2013078422 |
| SEARCH | WO2013192251 |
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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