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The patent EP2894165 was granted to Alexion Pharmaceuticals on Jan 4, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 10, 2009 under application number EP15152757A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMSUNG BIOEPIS | Oct 4, 2023 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS MUNICH | ADMISSIBLE |
| AMGEN TECHNOLOGY IRELAND UNLIMITED | May 17, 2023 | DORRIES | ADMISSIBLE |
| AMGEN TECHNOLOGY IRELAND UNLIMITED | May 17, 2023 | DORRIES, HANS ULRICH , DF-MP DORRIES FRANK-MOLNIA & POHLMAN | ADMISSIBLE |
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