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The patent EP3002298 was granted to Oregon Health & Science University on Aug 28, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 21, 2008 under application number EP15189714A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK SHARP & DOHME | Apr 8, 2020 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | EP0075444 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0396387 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002123057 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004132101 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008084336 |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO0127160 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02096948 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009067660 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO8605807 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO8901036 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO8912624 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9114438 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9208495 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9314125 |
| EXAMINATION | US6623960 |
| SEARCH | US2006057140 |
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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