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The patent EP3597149 was granted to HVR Cardio on Sep 13, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 27, 2014 under application number EP19162407A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES | Jun 12, 2024 | SOMERVILLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2007038293 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007219630 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007255396 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012095159 |
| SEARCH | US2007038293 |
| SEARCH | US2007255396 |
| SEARCH | US2010331971 |
| SEARCH | US2011224655 |
| SEARCH | US2012022640 |
| SEARCH | US2012035721 |
| SEARCH | US6355030 |
| SEARCH | WO2012095159 |
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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Request for grant of a European patent
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