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The patent EP3318248 was granted to Translate BIO on Apr 10, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 30, 2010 under application number EP17207662A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADY | Jan 10, 2020 | EIP | ADMISSIBLE |
| WITHERS & ROGERS | Jan 10, 2020 | GRAF VON STOSCH PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT | ADMISSIBLE |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO2005121348 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1026253 |
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| SEARCH | WO2005120152 |
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