Method And Composition For Treating Ocular Hypertension And Glaucoma - EP3714877

The patent EP3714877 was granted to AGC on Jan 26, 2022. The application was originally filed on May 28, 2009 under application number EP20164602A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3714877

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Application Number
EP20164602A
Filing Date
May 28, 2009
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 24, 2021
Grant Date
Jan 26, 2022
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BECKEROct 26, 2022BECKER KURIG & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBBWITHDRAWN
DE GREGORIOct 26, 2022-WITHDRAWN
COOKEOct 25, 2022ELKINGTON AND FIFEADMISSIBLE

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