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The patent EP3388032 was granted to Boston Scientific on Jun 26, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 17, 2015 under application number EP18171021A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOTRONIK | Mar 25, 2020 | ANETSBERGER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0983752 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003055485 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004243216 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010094391 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010228337 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013325141 |
| SEARCH | US2004230293 |
| SEARCH | US2008215133 |
| SEARCH | US2008221664 |
| SEARCH | US2009118810 |
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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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Letter concerning search matters
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