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The patent EP3335707 was granted to Glaxo Group on Apr 17, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 29, 2010 under application number EP17206132A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AERA | Jan 17, 2025 | AERA | ADMISSIBLE |
| AERA | Jan 17, 2025 | BARDEHLE PAGENBERG SL | ADMISSIBLE |
| GENERICS UK | Jan 17, 2025 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| KILBURN & STRODE | Jan 17, 2025 | KILBURN & STRODE | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANDOZ | Jan 17, 2025 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Jan 17, 2025 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | GB2242134 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0212265 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03024439 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03061743 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005104745 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007012871 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007068896 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9421229 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9834596 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006239932 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007088030 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007249664 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008003290 |
| OPPOSITION | US7439393 |
| OPPOSITION | US7488827 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03024439 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005037280 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005104745 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005115463 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008021142 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009090010 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010097114 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010097115 |
| SEARCH | WO03024439 |
| SEARCH | WO2005037280 |
| SEARCH | WO2005104745 |
| SEARCH | WO2005115463 |
| SEARCH | WO2010097114 |
| SEARCH | WO2010097115 |
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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