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The patent EP2856973 was granted to Jenavalve Technology on May 4, 2022. The application was filed on May 20, 2011 under application number EP14179639A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Feb 3, 2023 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | 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 | US4665604 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004019825 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011102968 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005090890 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006229561 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007043420 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008065011 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008147182 |
| OPPOSITION | US5211183 |
| OPPOSITION | US7715903 |
| OPPOSITION | US8545552 |
| OPPOSITION | US9968761 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006133959 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008028569 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008098191 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008125153 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008138584 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011008812 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011035327 |
| SEARCH | US2006229561 |
| SEARCH | US2008065011 |
| SEARCH | US2008140189 |
| SEARCH | US5211183 |
| SEARCH | WO2008138584 |
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