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The patent EP2905030 was granted to E R Squibb & Sons on Nov 6, 2019. The application was originally filed on Aug 11, 2009 under application number EP15156647A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | Aug 5, 2020 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
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