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The patent EP2957278 was granted to Ipsen Pharma on May 17, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 3, 2007 under application number EP15176548A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISENBRUCK BOSL HORSCHLER | Feb 19, 2018 | RIPPEL | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Feb 16, 2018 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0679088 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1079803 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002107200 |
| OPPOSITION | US6544949 |
| OPPOSITION | US6583114 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03105772 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9502610 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9640775 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9912561 |
| SEARCH | US2005282749 |
| SEARCH | WO03105772 |
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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