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The patent EP3264094 was granted to Biogen MA on Aug 19, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 4, 2006 under application number EP17174144A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLPHARMA BIOLOGICS | May 18, 2021 | WICHMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | EP0239400 |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO9007861 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9634096 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006107962 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007103112 |
| SEARCH | WO03016909 |
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