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The patent EP3578175 was granted to Amgen on Nov 30, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 10, 2004 under application number EP19164145A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOGARAN | Aug 30, 2023 | CASALONGA | ADMISSIBLE |
| GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE | Aug 30, 2023 | SCHLICH | ADMISSIBLE |
| TAD PHARMA | Aug 30, 2023 | HOEFER & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | WITHDRAWN |
| ARROW GENERIQUES PUREN PHARMA | Aug 29, 2023 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| ELKINGTON AND FIFE | Aug 29, 2023 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANDOZ | Aug 29, 2023 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Aug 24, 2023 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20030502219 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0933354 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002107406 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5981599 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6001884 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6011068 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6031003 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6172091 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6211244 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6313146 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6342532 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6363231 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6432656 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0134562 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9304373 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9418959 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9511221 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9612697 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9741090 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0124027 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0759296 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1663182 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2316442 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2821067 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3260117 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3395338 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3395339 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3395340 |
| OPPOSITION | US6211244 |
| OPPOSITION | US6733780 |
| OPPOSITION | US7829595 |
| OPPOSITION | US9375405 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005034928 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006024024 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009111876 |
| OTHER | EP1663182 |
| OTHER | EP3260117 |
| OTHER | EP3395338 |
| OTHER | EP3395339 |
| OTHER | EP3395340 |
| OTHER | US7829595 |
| OTHER | WO2005034928 |
| SEARCH | US6211244 |
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