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The patent EP3494930 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences on Jan 8, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 15, 2008 under application number EP18210929A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERIL LIFE SCIENCES PVT | Sep 15, 2023 | KLICZNIK | INTERVENTION ADMISSIBLE |
| MERIL | Aug 14, 2020 | KLICZNIK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2008154355 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6730118 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6767362 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6908481 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004186563 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006259137 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006265056 |
| OPPOSITION | US4501030 |
| OPPOSITION | US6730118 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0176510 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005102015 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006108090 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009079475 |
| SEARCH | US2002173842 |
| SEARCH | US2004186563 |
| SEARCH | WO03047468 |
| SEARCH | WO2005102015 |
| SEARCH | WO2006108090 |
| SEARCH | WO2009116041 |
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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