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The patent EP2989894 was granted to Kymab on Dec 14, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 30, 2012 under application number EP15188522A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | May 11, 2021 | J A KEMP | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2013096142 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02066630 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012141798 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013022782 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013096142 |
| OTHER | WO2013096142 |
| SEARCH | WO02066630 |
| SEARCH | WO2011004192 |
| SEARCH | WO2012141798 |
| SEARCH | WO2013022782 |
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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Modified abstract
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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