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The patent EP3378437 was granted to Cook Medical on Dec 14, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 5, 2011 under application number EP18155372A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLTON MEDICAL | Sep 14, 2023 | MOLNIA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005034808 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1532943 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2004075789 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9737616 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009270966 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004075789 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004082632 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005034808 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010030370 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9737616 |
| SEARCH | US2005102021 |
| SEARCH | US2006004440 |
| SEARCH | US2008033527 |
| SEARCH | US2009270966 |
| SEARCH | WO2010030370 |
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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