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The patent EP2262408 was granted to Fortimedix on Sep 27, 2017. The application was filed on Apr 18, 2008 under application number EP08748988A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERABLE INSTRUMENTS | Jun 27, 2018 | GYI | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1709987 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2259710 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2003149338 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005273085 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006012668 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006057702 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2009098244 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1709987 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003149338 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005273085 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006012668 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006057702 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005273085 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005067785 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006057702 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009098244 |
| OTHER | WO2009098244 |
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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