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The patent EP3017827 was granted to Glaxosmithkline on Nov 7, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 20, 2006 under application number EP15195398A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER | Aug 6, 2019 | PFIZER | - |
| SANOFI PASTEUR INCSANOFI AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHSANOFI WINTHROP INDUSTRIES | Aug 6, 2019 | ZWICKER | - |
| SK BIOSCIENCE | Aug 6, 2019 | ZWICKER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0072513 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0497524 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0497525 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3017827 |
| OPPOSITION | US4619828 |
| OPPOSITION | US5565204 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03051392 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006110381 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010080484 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9508348 |
| SEARCH | US2003147922 |
| SEARCH | WO03051392 |
| SEARCH | WO2006110381 |
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