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The patent EP3214095 was granted to Zymogenetics on Dec 11, 2019. The application was filed on May 12, 2006 under application number EP16192149A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F HOFFMANN LA ROCHE | Sep 11, 2020 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| MERCK | Sep 11, 2020 | HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | ADMISSIBLE |
| MEREO BIOPHARMA GROUP | Sep 10, 2020 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
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