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The patent EP2422709 was granted to Occlutech Holding on Jun 17, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 22, 2007 under application number EP11164487A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFM MEDICAL | Aug 7, 2018 | HOHENDORF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5725552 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005020822 |
| EXAMINATION | CN1736346 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1992371 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9847430 |
| OPPOSITION | CN1736346 |
| OPPOSITION | CN2464273Y |
| OPPOSITION | CN2524710Y |
| OPPOSITION | CN2613248Y |
| OPPOSITION | EP1576929 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1992371 |
| OPPOSITION | US6214029 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005020822 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9742878 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9847430 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9912478 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9939646 |
| SEARCH | CN2524710Y |
| SEARCH | CN2613248Y |
| SEARCH | US6214029 |
| SEARCH | WO2005020822 |
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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