Textured Woven Fabric For Use In Implantable Bioprostheses - EP4177388

The patent EP4177388 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences on Jul 31, 2024. The application was originally filed on Dec 16, 2016 under application number EP22201787A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4177388

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
Application Number
EP22201787A
Filing Date
Dec 16, 2016
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 27, 2024
Publication Date
Jul 31, 2024
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DESCRIPTIONUS2012123529
OPPOSITIONUS2005288775
OPPOSITIONUS2012123529
OPPOSITIONWO0228314
OPPOSITIONWO2006005015
OPPOSITIONWO2008156826
OPPOSITIONWO2010139340
SEARCHUS2005288775
SEARCHWO2010139340

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