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The patent EP1909973 was granted to Micell on Aug 22, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 14, 2006 under application number EP06787258A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOTRONIK | May 23, 2019 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003185964 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6368658 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6669980 |
| SEARCH | US2003222017 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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