Methods Of Treating Hepatic Encephalopathy Using Rifaximin - EP3628319

The patent EP3628319 was granted to Salix Pharmaceuticals on Feb 14, 2024. The application was originally filed on Oct 2, 2009 under application number EP19207534A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3628319

SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS
Application Number
EP19207534A
Filing Date
Oct 2, 2009
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 12, 2024
Grant Date
Feb 14, 2024
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OPPOSITION- D10b - Evidence of publication date of 2009 for D10-
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