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The patent EP2419050 was granted to Cardiaq Valve on Oct 18, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 15, 2010 under application number EP10765217A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Mar 28, 2018 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005090887 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008009934 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5474563 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6004328 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1369098 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004210304 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009276027 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010049313 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007134290 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008035337 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008125153 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009053497 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009091509 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010005524 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010022138 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010037141 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010121076 |
| SEARCH | EP0657147 |
| SEARCH | US2002183827 |
| SEARCH | WO0135861 |
| SEARCH | WO2007134290 |
| SEARCH | WO2009094500 |
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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Advice of delivery
Appeal
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Refund of fees
Appeal
May 26, 2023
Refund of fees
Appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
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Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
May 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Appeal
May 15, 2023
May 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Advice of delivery
Appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
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Reply to appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Reply to appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Claims
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General enquiry
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Jan 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Notice of appeal
Appeal
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Notice of appeal
Appeal
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Sep 19, 2017
Jun 28, 2017
Jun 1, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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May 18, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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May 18, 2017
French translation of claims
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May 18, 2017
German translation of the claims
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May 18, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 30, 2017
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning representation
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jan 19, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jan 19, 2017
Oct 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 11, 2016
Claims
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Oct 11, 2016
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Annex to the communication
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Aug 1, 2016
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Refund of fees
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Apr 4, 2016
Mar 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 21, 2016
Feb 12, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 11, 2016
Feb 3, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
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Jan 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 25, 2016
Claims
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Jan 25, 2016
Sep 16, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Sep 16, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 9, 2015
Examination started
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Jan 23, 2015
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Amended claims with annotations
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Jan 23, 2015
Amendments received before examination
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Jan 23, 2015
Maintenance of the application
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Jul 15, 2014
Jun 26, 2014
Jun 26, 2014
European search opinion
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Jun 26, 2014
Supplementary European search report
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Jun 13, 2014
Search started
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Dec 12, 2013
Nov 18, 2013
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Submission concerning representation
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Oct 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 28, 2013
Jan 25, 2012
Nov 22, 2011
Nov 1, 2011
Oct 28, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 28, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
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Oct 28, 2011
Submission concerning representation
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Sep 23, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
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Aug 26, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
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Feb 17, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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Feb 17, 2011
Nov 10, 2010
Oct 21, 2010
Published international application - A2
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