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The patent EP2345668 was granted to Amgen on Sep 22, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 28, 2006 under application number EP10014360A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| JAMES POOLE | Jun 21, 2022 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | WITHDRAWN |
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