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The patent EP3868337 was granted to Implantica Patent on Jul 31, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 10, 2008 under application number EP21163195A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYOPOWERS MEDICAL FRANCE | Jul 31, 2024 | HEPP WENGER RYFFEL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1004330 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3750194 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4942668 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5900909 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6074341 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2005084730 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19732982 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1609501 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1719480 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004172087 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004242956 |
| OPPOSITION | US4082097 |
| OPPOSITION | US5411537 |
| OPPOSITION | US5509888 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0145486 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0147433 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0150833 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0158388 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03002192 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004002572 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004066886 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004066887 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005084730 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006114004 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007079543 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007106303 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007121369 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9810836 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9811942 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9948438 |
| SEARCH | DE19732982 |
| SEARCH | EP1263355 |
| SEARCH | US2004242956 |
| SEARCH | US5509888 |
| SEARCH | WO9948438 |
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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