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The patent EP3932373 was granted to Bolton Medical on Dec 21, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 23, 2018 under application number EP21187803A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOK MEDICAL | Sep 21, 2023 | WILLIAMS POWELL | ADMISSIBLE |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO2017US25844 |
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| OPPOSITION | EP3272319 |
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| OPPOSITION | EP3733124 |
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| SEARCH | WO0160285 |
| SEARCH | WO2009148594 |
| SEARCH | WO9703624 |
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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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