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The patent EP3178490 was granted to Glaxosmithkline on Apr 20, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 15, 2010 under application number EP16190004A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER | Jan 20, 2023 | PFIZER | WITHDRAWN |
| JANSSEN VACCINES & PREVENTION | Jan 19, 2023 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | ADMISSIBLE |
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