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The patent EP2072027 was granted to HVR Cardio on Jun 17, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2007 under application number EP07124048A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES | Mar 15, 2021 | SOMERVILLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2415421 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004167620 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006195134 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007038293 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010280597 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004112651 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006054930 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006091163 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007030063 |
| SEARCH | US2004167620 |
| SEARCH | US2005149178 |
| SEARCH | WO2006093656 |
| SEARCH | WO2007030063 |
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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