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The patent EP3138566 was granted to Biomarin Pharmaceutical on Jan 26, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 17, 2004 under application number EP16178739A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIPHARMA | Oct 26, 2022 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | WITHDRAWN |
| TOBIO NOVELFARMA ILAC SAN VE TIC | Oct 12, 2022 | BULUT | ADMISSIBLE |
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Oct 6, 2022 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | US20030520377 |
| DESCRIPTION | CA2420374 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0079574 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0191335 |
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| EXAMINATION | EP0153696 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0191335 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2006004719 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0153696 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0191335 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005065018 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006004719 |
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