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The patent EP3431051 was granted to Occlutech on Sep 1, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 9, 2015 under application number EP18189043A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGA MEDICAL | May 31, 2022 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP1480708 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1849440 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002099437 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003057156 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005165344 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006224183 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009082803 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012172927 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014194921 |
| OPPOSITION | US6007544 |
| OPPOSITION | US6123715 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0172367 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007083288 |
| SEARCH | EP1849440 |
| SEARCH | US2005165344 |
| SEARCH | US2006224183 |
| SEARCH | US6007544 |
| SEARCH | WO0172367 |
| SEARCH | WO2007083288 |
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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