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The patent EP1857127 was granted to Bayer on Nov 8, 2017. The application was filed on Aug 26, 2003 under application number EP07017424A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOK MEDICAL | Aug 8, 2018 | WILLIAMS POWELL | - |
| HEMOTEQ | Aug 8, 2018 | ARTH | - |
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Aug 7, 2018 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | - |
| BECTON | Jul 31, 2018 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5102402 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0183016 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9639949 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0021584 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0032238 |
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| EXAMINATION | WO0152772 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2004006976 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9908729 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9959649 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10115740 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1140273 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1857127 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001035456 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001037140 |
| OPPOSITION | US5102402 |
| OPPOSITION | US5234547 |
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| OTHER | WO0021584 |
| OTHER | WO0031049 |
| OTHER | WO0032238 |
| OTHER | WO9908729 |
| SEARCH | US5102402 |
| SEARCH | US5370614 |
| SEARCH | WO0183016 |
| SEARCH | WO9215282 |
| SEARCH | WO9639949 |
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