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The patent EP3381490 was granted to Tecpharma Licensing on Sep 9, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 17, 2012 under application number EP17203338A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HORN KLEIMANN WAITZHOFER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | Jun 9, 2021 | HKW | ADMISSIBLE |
| HORN KLEIMANN WAITZHOFER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | Jun 9, 2021 | HORN KLEIMANN WAITZHOFER SCHMID DREYER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| SHL MEDICAL | Jun 7, 2021 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1932558 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009040672 |
| EXAMINATION | US2005027255 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011123024 |
| OPPOSITION | GB743839 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007021718 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008262436 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010016794 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010249705 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011054412 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006057604 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007138317 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009094793 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010017650 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010035059 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010043533 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010136078 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011005177 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011043714 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011123024 |
| SEARCH | EP1932558 |
| SEARCH | US2009254035 |
| SEARCH | WO2006057604 |
| SEARCH | WO2009040672 |
| SEARCH | WO2010000559 |
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