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The patent EP2950816 was granted to Chang on Jul 31, 2019. The application was filed on Feb 4, 2014 under application number EP14702282A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOETIS SERVICES | Apr 30, 2020 | DORRIES | ADMISSIBLE |
| ZOETIS SERVICES | Apr 30, 2020 | DORRIES, HANS ULRICH , DF-MP DORRIES FRANK-MOLNIA & POHLMAN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | NO20030003000 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1818406 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2011876 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011013569 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2012297948 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7521182 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007031572 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009002376 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009077577 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011001760 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02060921 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006099451 |
| OPPOSITION | NO20033000D |
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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