Methods For Preventing Or Treating Allergy By Administering An Il-4R Antagonist - EP3506931

The patent EP3506931 was granted to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Jul 31, 2024. The application was originally filed on Aug 31, 2017 under application number EP17771619A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3506931

REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
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EP17771619A
Filing Date
Aug 31, 2017
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 27, 2024
Grant Date
Jul 31, 2024
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