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The patent EP3009103 was granted to ST Jude Medical on Mar 18, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 28, 2015 under application number EP15187225A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDTRONIC | Dec 18, 2020 | ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES | Dec 17, 2020 | SMITH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2012053681 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3072478 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0812579 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1656963 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3072478 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2433700 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002165600 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005043711 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005273151 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007168013 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007208405 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008027561 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008065011 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008188928 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009171456 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014214153 |
| OPPOSITION | US7780723 |
| OPPOSITION | US8323241 |
| OPPOSITION | US8562673 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007035471 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007149841 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011035327 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012023978 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012116368 |
| SEARCH | EP0812579 |
| SEARCH | EP1656963 |
| SEARCH | US2002165600 |
| SEARCH | US2007208405 |
| SEARCH | US2009171456 |
| SEARCH | WO2011035327 |
| SEARCH | WO2012023978 |
| SEARCH | WO2012116368 |
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