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The patent EP2629700 was granted to Fondazione Rimed on Jan 3, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 19, 2011 under application number EP11778653A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES | Jan 19, 2018 | SOMERVILLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2009192585 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010112844 |
| EXAMINATION | US2004138734 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009270966 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010079427 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006173524 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009192585 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010049313 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010042950 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001039450 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002161377 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005119722 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006173524 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008319526 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009192586 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010049313 |
| OPPOSITION | US5749921 |
| OPPOSITION | US5957949 |
| OPPOSITION | US7011671 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004082527 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006047520 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007121314 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008029296 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010112844 |
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