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The patent EP2976101 was granted to Glaxosmithkline on Aug 19, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 17, 2014 under application number EP14711232A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANOFI PASTEUR | May 18, 2021 | WILDING | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| EXAMINATION | US2008193476 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008305127 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | AU2012203419 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007000314 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007111940 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9942130 |
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