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Sealing Member For Prosthetic Heart Valve - EP4268770

The patent EP4268770 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences on Feb 19, 2025. The application was filed on May 31, 2018 under application number EP23198250A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4268770

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
Application Number
EP23198250A
Filing Date
May 31, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 17, 2025
Publication Date
Feb 19, 2025
External Links
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Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
DAUBNov 18, 2025DAUBADMISSIBLE
MEDTRONICNov 10, 2025ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBBADMISSIBLE

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