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The patent EP3302292 was granted to Coopersurgical on Oct 18, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 2, 2016 under application number EP16804432A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_415/2025 | May 9, 2025 | Coopersurgical | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PULSELAVAGE | May 30, 2024 | STROM & GULLIKSSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE202005019780U |
| DESCRIPTION | US2012078060 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013324801 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2014364695 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009018400 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013324801 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4337763 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5499964 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5512038 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US8317693 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004064624 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005002220 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202005019780U |
| OPPOSITION | GB2505463 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003095781 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008108877 |
| SEARCH | DE202005019780U |
| SEARCH | US2005085723 |
| SEARCH | US2007270866 |
| SEARCH | US2008108877 |
| SEARCH | US2012078060 |
| SEARCH | US2013324801 |
| SEARCH | US2014179998 |
| SEARCH | US2014364695 |
| SEARCH | US4934352 |
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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