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The patent EP3443933 was granted to Establishment Labs on Jul 26, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 16, 2015 under application number EP18207556A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROUPE SEBBIN | Apr 25, 2024 | IPSIDE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0293256 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002143396 |
| OPPOSITION | US4592755 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007144000 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010053991 |
| SEARCH | US2006219143 |
| SEARCH | WO9503752 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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Converted Sequence Listing
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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