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The patent EP3350333 was granted to Moderna on Aug 6, 2025. The application was filed on Sep 19, 2016 under application number EP16847531A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| STRAWMAN | Jul 26, 2022 | BRAND MURRAY FULLER | ADMISSIBLE |
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