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The patent EP2940140 was granted to Massachusetts Institute OF Technology on Mar 27, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 12, 2013 under application number EP15154565A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHLICH | Dec 24, 2019 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| PATENT BOUTIQUE | Dec 16, 2019 | PATENT BOUTIQUE | ADMISSIBLE |
| CRISPR THERAPEUTICS | Nov 5, 2019 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| GRUND | Jul 31, 2019 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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