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The patent EP3342377 was granted to Boston Scientific on Jun 15, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 12, 2011 under application number EP17197929A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIEDTKE | Mar 15, 2023 | LIEDTKE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2205183 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007071436 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009053497 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2520251 |
| SEARCH | US2006259136 |
| SEARCH | US2010094411 |
| SEARCH | WO2009042196 |
| SEARCH | WO2009053497 |
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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