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The patent EP3311779 was granted to Boston Scientific on Apr 24, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 27, 2008 under application number EP17206130A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES | Jan 24, 2025 | SOMERVILLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2005113910 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005137688 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5163955 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5571174 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5653749 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5957949 |
| SEARCH | US2004106976 |
| SEARCH | US2005137688 |
| SEARCH | US2006149360 |
| SEARCH | US2007213813 |
| SEARCH | WO2007054015 |
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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