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The patent EP3166976 was granted to Birdie Biopharmaceuticals on Feb 23, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 8, 2015 under application number EP15819519A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| PATENT BOUTIQUE | Nov 23, 2022 | - | WITHDRAWN |
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