Patent No. EP4151181 (titled "Prosthetic Heart Valve") was filed by Edwards Lifesciences on Oct 5, 2011. The application was issued on Feb 28, 2024.
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_COA_0000933/2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Meril, Meril Italy | Appeal |
| UPC_COA_0000932/2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Meril, Meril Italy | Appeal |
| UPC_CFI_434/2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | Edwards Lifesciences | Counter Claim For Infringement |
| APP_33484/2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | Name NOT Displayed FOR Gdpr Reasons Represented BY Erik Krahbichler, Redacted Natural Person Name | Generic |
| UPC_CFI_189/2024 | May 1, 2024 | Meril, Meril Italy | Revocation |

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| MERIL | Nov 28, 2024 | MARKS & CLERK |
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