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The patent EP3270825 was granted to Jenavalve Technology on Apr 22, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 17, 2016 under application number EP16710210A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES | Jan 22, 2021 | SMITH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20070110318 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP20080151963 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2387977 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2387977 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02051489 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007059252 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008031103 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009155561 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010022138 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014056644 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2387977 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007005131 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007270751 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008065011 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009093876 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009281619 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012065464 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012226341 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013030519 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014243963 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015032056 |
| OPPOSITION | US8790395 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02051489 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007059252 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008031103 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009155561 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010022138 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010044851 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011008853 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011144351 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012145546 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014056644 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9728839 |
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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