The patent EP3769722 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences on Jun 7, 2023. The application was originally filed on May 1, 2009 under application number EP20194277A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20050152288 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20070852977 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0787019 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007005131 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008065011 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6730118 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008031103 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0787019 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008051707 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008065011 |
| OPPOSITION | US5114403 |
| OPPOSITION | US6027460 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005032639 |
| 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, "Replacement Heart Valve", SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA, (20140117), pages 1 - 42, SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS DATA, URL: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf13/P130021b.pdf, XP093172946 |
| OPPOSITION | - Buchbinder Maurice, "Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement in The Cath Lab - CoreValve ReValving™ System", (20080322), URL: https://www.summitmd.com/pdf/pdf/080620_2.pdf, XP093172948 |
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