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The patent EP2659861 was granted to Jenavalve Technology on Mar 13, 2019. The application was filed on May 12, 2008 under application number EP13178309A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | Dec 13, 2019 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20070110318 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP20080151963 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007EP61117 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004019825 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002082584 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004127912 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006155363 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006173524 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007073389 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004019825 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004082527 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004103162 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006065949 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006076890 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006127765 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006138173 |
| SEARCH | WO2004028399 |
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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