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The patent EP2967015 was granted to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Aug 9, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 11, 2014 under application number EP14718815A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WUESTHOFF & WUESTHOFF PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | Mar 5, 2024 | WICHMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6586251 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7294754 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009114400 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2014130667 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007209083 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005004592 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013063340 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2770822 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3272214 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3590332 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007209083 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013111616 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013063340 |
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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Request for correction of the publication
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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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