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The patent EP2945682 was granted to AV Medical on Dec 7, 2022. The application was filed on Jan 8, 2014 under application number EP14703651A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXSTEP MEDICAL | Feb 14, 2020 | ALATIS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5368567 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7182755 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006253071 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010198186 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5267979 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5908407 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6017323 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6485500 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012110598 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9505862 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010198186 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010058103 |
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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