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The patent EP3473289 was granted to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare on Sep 8, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 30, 2005 under application number EP18195537A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESMED | Jun 8, 2022 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | NZ528029 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5243971 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5570689 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6112746 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0078384 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002005198 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003019496 |
| OPPOSITION | US2415846 |
| OPPOSITION | US2749910 |
| OPPOSITION | US2939458 |
| OPPOSITION | US3330273 |
| OPPOSITION | US3982532 |
| OPPOSITION | US4677977 |
| OPPOSITION | US5746201 |
| OPPOSITION | US6467483 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0162326 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004022146 |
| OTHER | US2003019496 |
| SEARCH | EP1258266 |
| SEARCH | US2003019496 |
| SEARCH | US2003089373 |
| SEARCH | US4907584 |
| SEARCH | US6016804 |
| SEARCH | WO0162326 |
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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