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Collapsible And Re-Expandable Prosthetic Heart Valve Cuff Designs And Complementary Technological Applications - EP3520737

The patent EP3520737 was granted to ST Jude Medical on May 10, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 15, 2009 under application number EP18201866A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3520737

ST JUDE MEDICAL
Application Number
EP18201866A
Filing Date
Jul 15, 2009
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 7, 2023
Publication Date
May 10, 2023
External Links
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Patent Summary

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Patent Family

Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
BOSTON SCIENTIFICFeb 12, 2024PETERREINS SCHLEYADMISSIBLE
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCESFeb 9, 2024SOMERVILLEADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (29) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

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