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The patent EP2962707 was granted to Boston Scientific on Jul 24, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 14, 2010 under application number EP15180475A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR BARD | Apr 24, 2020 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| MEDTRONIC | Apr 24, 2020 | ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA | Apr 9, 2020 | PRUFER & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| DESCRIPTION | US20090172629 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004073284 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006020243 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008118544 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008255509 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008255510 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5102402 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5370614 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5954706 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6306166 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0032267 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0045744 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008003298 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008086794 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20122735U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1666070 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1810665 |
| OPPOSITION | ITMI20090014 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007154554 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008020013 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008255508 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009246252 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004028582 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005089855 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006063021 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009018816 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009120361 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010079218 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010124098 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011005421 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011008393 |
| SEARCH | WO0032238 |
| SEARCH | WO2010124098 |
| SEARCH | WO2011005421 |
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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