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The patent EP2939688 was granted to Ipsen Biopharm on Feb 20, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2005 under application number EP15000178A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLERGAN | Nov 20, 2019 | HOFFMANN EITLE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2003138437 |
| EXAMINATION | US2003224020 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9407510 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10333317 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1931306 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002107199 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003118598 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003138437 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003224020 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007134199 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0137656 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0158472 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005007185 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9611699 |
| OTHER | EP1817051 |
| OTHER | US2002064536 |
| OTHER | US2003118598 |
| OTHER | US4457916 |
| OTHER | US5733873 |
| OTHER | US9125804 |
| OTHER | WO0158472 |
| SEARCH | US2003118598 |
| SEARCH | US2004033241 |
| SEARCH | WO2004006954 |
| SEARCH | WO2004043430 |
| SEARCH | WO2006013357 |
| SEARCH | WO2006013370 |
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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Refund of fees
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