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The patent EP3861942 was granted to Shockwave Medical on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 12, 2013 under application number EP21165848A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBOTT | May 1, 2024 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2009312768 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003176873 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006221528 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009312768 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012221013 |
| SEARCH | US2003004434 |
| SEARCH | US2009312768 |
| SEARCH | US2010114020 |
| SEARCH | US2012221013 |
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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Abstract
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Matter concerning the application
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