Methods Of Reducing The Risk Of A Cardiovascular Event In A Subject On Statin Therapy - EP3815684

The patent EP3815684 was granted to Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland on Sep 4, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jun 28, 2013 under application number EP20201864A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3815684

AMARIN PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND
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EP20201864A
Filing Date
Jun 28, 2013
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 2, 2024
Grant Date
Sep 4, 2024
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