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The patent EP2379322 was granted to Boston Scientific on Sep 17, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 30, 2009 under application number EP09799771A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 20, 2019 | SOMERVILLE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20070899445 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20080012919 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20090348711 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9901245 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003040792 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007100435 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008147183 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008275540 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008070797 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008125153 |
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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