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The patent EP2918249 was granted to Transcatheter on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 6, 2015 under application number EP15158051A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES | Jan 29, 2021 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| MEDTRONIC | Jan 27, 2021 | ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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