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Replacement Heart Valve - EP3572046

The patent EP3572046 was granted to Boston Scientific on Apr 24, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jun 19, 2013 under application number EP19183153A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3572046

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
Application Number
EP19183153A
Filing Date
Jun 19, 2013
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 22, 2024
Publication Date
Apr 24, 2024
External Links
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Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCESJan 24, 2025SOMERVILLEADMISSIBLE
MEDTRONICJan 22, 2025ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBBADMISSIBLE

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