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The patent EP2617388 was granted to Boston Scientific on Nov 6, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 13, 2009 under application number EP13150337A. 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| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES | Jan 5, 2018 | HGF | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2005137686 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005137697 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005137699 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005143809 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007203503 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0701800 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002161377 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007129753 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007135826 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007239254 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009054723 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007047488 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009002548 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010022138 |
| SEARCH | US2002161377 |
| SEARCH | US2003198722 |
| SEARCH | US2008147182 |
| SEARCH | US2009012356 |
| SEARCH | US2009192601 |
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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