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The patent EP3360587 was granted to Medtronic on Sep 21, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 7, 2018 under application number EP18155635A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND | Apr 24, 2020 | NORDMEYER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US2013213890 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014158588 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015343126 |
| OPPOSITION | US5578223 |
| OPPOSITION | US5744031 |
| OPPOSITION | US6123847 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012038384 |
| SEARCH | US2013213890 |
| SEARCH | US2014158588 |
| SEARCH | US2015343126 |
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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