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The patent EP3042635 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences PVT on Jun 3, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 11, 2002 under application number EP16000181A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEOVASC TIARA | Mar 3, 2021 | CLARK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5411552 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5840081 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6168614 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9829057 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0176510 |
| OPPOSITION | CA1228203 |
| OPPOSITION | US4297749 |
| OPPOSITION | US4687483 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0042950 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0176510 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9117720 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9930646 |
| OTHER | EP1441672 |
| OTHER | US4441216 |
| OTHER | US4501030 |
| OTHER | US4892541 |
| OTHER | WO0176510 |
| SEARCH | US4297749 |
| SEARCH | WO9930646 |
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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Description
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French translation of claims
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Communication to designated inventor
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Payment of fees and costs
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Abstract
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Letter concerning search matters
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for grant of a European patent
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