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The patent EP4108210 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences on Apr 3, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 16, 2012 under application number EP22189887A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERIL | Jan 3, 2025 | MARKS & CLERK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6730118 |
| OTHER | EP0000210 |
| OTHER | EP2371016 |
| OTHER | EP2731552 |
| OTHER | EP3583920 |
| OTHER | EP3646825 |
| OTHER | US2010036484 |
| OTHER | US2010049313 |
| OTHER | US2011098802 |
| OTHER | WO2011109450 |
| OTHER | WO2013012801 |
| SEARCH | US2005075720 |
| SEARCH | US2009157175 |
| SEARCH | US2010036484 |
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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