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The patent EP2881034 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences on Jun 10, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 30, 2010 under application number EP14199419A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PULSION MEDICAL SYSTEMS | Mar 10, 2021 | KEHL | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE2320637 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004249297 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007050715 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009012416 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009024008 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009131805 |
| OPPOSITION | US4898179 |
| SEARCH | US2007050715 |
| SEARCH | US2009012416 |
| SEARCH | US2009024008 |
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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