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The patent EP2978446 was granted to The General Hospital on Mar 4, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 27, 2014 under application number EP14773553A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE | Dec 4, 2020 | J A KEMP | ADMISSIBLE |
| ALECTOR | Dec 4, 2020 | J A KEMP | ADMISSIBLE |
| KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE | Dec 4, 2020 | KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB DUSSELDORF | ADMISSIBLE |
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