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The patent EP2579902 was granted to Piramal Imaging on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on May 30, 2011 under application number EP11723431A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELI LILLY | Apr 12, 2018 | SUAREZ MILES | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2010113763 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006066104 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007126733 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010078370 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011003591 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010113763 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006066104 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004043497 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008009444 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009059977 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011003591 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011151283 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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