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The patent EP3272312 was granted to Bolton Medical on May 22, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 16, 2012 under application number EP17159404A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOK MEDICAL | Feb 21, 2020 | WILLIAMS POWELL | ADMISSIBLE |
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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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