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The patent EP3046603 was granted to Hospira on Mar 13, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 19, 2014 under application number EP14845691A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARDS | Dec 13, 2024 | EUROPE PATENTANWALTSKANZLEI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2010200506 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2012157920 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2012323212 |
| EXAMINATION | US2012157920 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010204574 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011275904 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012066609 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012157920 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013191513 |
| OPPOSITION | US4756706 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004070994 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005050523 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005050524 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011005633 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011082272 |
| SEARCH | EP0384155 |
| SEARCH | US2012323212 |
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