Opponents were shocked when EPO upheld Monsanto's monopoly in 2003.

2003年当专利局坚持孟山都公司的垄断时，其对手感到震惊。

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WMS' first networked slot game, Monopoly, came out in 2003 and was a huge success, placing 500 units.

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According to people familiar with the matter, Ashcroft has requested a 20-year extension of his monopoly after it expires in 2003 and control over radio frequencies that could be used to establish rival cellular-telephone franchises.

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New Zealand repealed its delivery monopoly in 1998, Sweden in 2003.

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