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The patent EP3196301 was granted to Sangamo Biosciences on Oct 17, 2018. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2013 under application number EP16198961A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEMING | Jul 17, 2019 | J A KEMP | ADMISSIBLE |
| MATHYS & SQUIRE | Jul 17, 2019 | FORD | ADMISSIBLE |
| PATENT BOUTIQUE | Jul 15, 2019 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
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