The patent EP3763333 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences on Oct 25, 2023. The application was originally filed on May 1, 2009 under application number EP20194267A. 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.
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20050152288 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20070852977 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0787019 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007005131 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008065011 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6730118 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008031103 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007112422 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0200143 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3494929 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008051707 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008065011 |
| OPPOSITION | US6027460 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007059252 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009137359 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9221397 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9318817 |
| SEARCH | EP0787019 |
| SEARCH | US2007156225 |
| SEARCH | US5030204 |
| SEARCH | US5769812 |
| SEARCH | WO2004039273 |
| SEARCH | WO2006138173 |
| SEARCH | WO2008031103 |
NPL citations refer to non-patent references such as research papers, articles, or other publications cited during examination or opposition phases.
| Citation Phase | Reference Text |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | - Anonymous, "Edwards Lifesciences Introduces New Transcatheter Valve Delivery System at EuroPCR 2008 - Scientific Program Highlights: Establishing a Transcatheter Program, MONARC Feasibility Update", Edwards Press Release, (20080512), XP093198208 |
| OPPOSITION | - Eltchaninoff, H. ; Zajarias, A. ; Tron, C. ; Litzler, P.Y. ; Baala, B. ; Godin, M. ; Bessou, J.P. ; Cribier, A., "Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: technical aspects, results and indications", Archives of Cardiovascular Disease, ELSEVIER, AMSTERDAM, NL, AMSTERDAM, NL , (20080101), vol. 101, no. 2, doi:10.1016/S1875-2136(08)70270-5, ISSN 1875-2136, pages 126 - 132, XP022692675 |
Get a free citation report including examiner, opposition, and international search citations.
Get Citation ReportThe 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.
Date
Description
Get instant alerts for new documents
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Sep 2, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
Mar 21, 2025
Mar 21, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
Feb 5, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
Dec 3, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
Aug 7, 2024
Aug 7, 2024
Aug 7, 2024
Aug 6, 2024
Aug 6, 2024
Aug 6, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 2, 2024
Jul 29, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
Nov 8, 2023
Sep 28, 2023
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2023
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2023
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2023
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Sep 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2023
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Annex to a communication
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2023
Annex to a communication
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2023
Annex to a communication
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2023
Annex to a communication
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2023
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
May 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
May 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
May 24, 2023
Claims
Search/Exam
May 24, 2023
Description
Search/Exam
May 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 24, 2023
May 12, 2023
Mar 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2023
Jan 2, 2023
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jan 2, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Search/Exam
May 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 27, 2022
Jan 19, 2022
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jan 19, 2022
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2021
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 18, 2021
Jul 8, 2021
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2021
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2021
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 24, 2021
Jan 18, 2021
Jan 12, 2021
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2021
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 21, 2020
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2020
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2020
Dec 15, 2020
European search report
Search/Exam
Dec 15, 2020
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2020
Modified abstract
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2020
Search started
Search/Exam
Oct 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 27, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 15, 2020
Sep 3, 2020
Abstract
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2020
Sep 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2020
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2020
Description
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2020
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2020
Drawings
Search/Exam
Sep 3, 2020
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 3, 2009
Dec 3, 2009
Dec 3, 2009