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The patent EP3010962 was granted to Pharmathen on Feb 8, 2023. The application was originally filed on Jun 18, 2014 under application number EP14733524A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALKERMES PHARMA IRELAND | Apr 26, 2018 | LEE | ADMISSIBLE |
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