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The patent EP3646917 was granted to Corindus on Apr 28, 2021. The application was filed on May 4, 2009 under application number EP19200302A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBOCATH | Jan 27, 2022 | PLASSERAUD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP1442720 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005075538 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006041245 |
| OPPOSITION | US6048300 |
| SEARCH | EP1442720 |
| SEARCH | US2006041245 |
| SEARCH | US2007239120 |
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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