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The patent EP2197489 was granted to Zymogenetics on Apr 1, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 6, 2008 under application number EP08835652A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES POOLE | Feb 9, 2018 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
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| OPPOSITION | WO0151514 |
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