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The patent EP3301141 was granted to JNC on Dec 11, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 15, 2010 under application number EP17177397A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK PATENT | Sep 11, 2020 | RUSSELL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1889894 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003307720 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004131704 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005035986 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2006133619 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH07101900 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3660505 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101144944 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008064171 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1889894 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2380947 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008285570 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004001996 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006118764 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007007493 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008011984 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009109392 |
| OPPOSITION | US6558758 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007017180 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008018248 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010072370 |
| SEARCH | EP1889894 |
| SEARCH | EP2053113 |
| SEARCH | EP2361290 |
| SEARCH | EP2677018 |
| SEARCH | JP2004131704 |
| SEARCH | US2004011996 |
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French translation of claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for grant of a European patent
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