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The patent EP3238737 was granted to Academisch Ziekenhuis Leiden on Apr 6, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 27, 2008 under application number EP17171389A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH JEHLE PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT | Jan 9, 2023 | MATHYS & SQUIRE | ADMISSIBLE |
| MAIWALD | Jan 9, 2023 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004083432 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006112705 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2203173 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2614827 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3238737 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006000057 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009054725 |
| OTHER | EP0002203 |
| OTHER | WO2004083446 |
| SEARCH | WO2004083446 |
| SEARCH | WO2006007910 |
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