Smith & Nephew, Inc. competitive analysis

Explore patent oppositions filed by Smith & Nephew, Inc. against competitors, revealing strategic technology disputes and market positioning.

Last updated on: Aug 20, 2026
Patent NumberTitleApplicantOpposition Date
Wound DressingCONVATECAug 25, 2021
Reduced Pressure Wound Closure SystemsKCI LICENSINGApr 3, 2020
System For Sealing An Incisional WoundKCI LICENSINGMar 5, 2020
Suction DeviceMLNLYCKE HEALTH CAREFeb 14, 2020
Reduced-Pressure Canisters Having Hydrophobic PoresKCI LICENSINGDec 6, 2019
Externally-Applied Patient Interface System And MethodKCI LICENSINGNov 27, 2019
Absorbent Dressing With Hybrid DrapeKCI LICENSINGOct 30, 2019
Hybrid Sealing TapeKCI LICENSINGAug 20, 2019
System And Method For Managing Reduced Pressure At A Tissue SiteKCI LICENSINGAug 19, 2019
Apparatus For The Treatment Of Wounds With OxygenSYSTAGENIX WOUND MANAGEMENTJan 10, 2019

Explore Smith & Nephew, Inc.'s recently opposed patents, revealing key competitive challenges and strategic patent disputes in the industry. Track oppositions filed by competitors to understand technology battlegrounds and assess potential risks.

Last updated on: Aug 20, 2026
Patent NumberPublication DateTitleTotal Oppositions
Sep 10, 2025Method And Apparatus For Bridging From A Dressing In Negative Pressure Wound Therapy1
Aug 13, 2025Device And Method For Wound Therapy2
Dec 18, 2024Medical Device1
Oct 23, 2024Anatomically Shaped Augments1
Jan 3, 2024Medical Device1
Aug 2, 2023Methods And Systems For Secure Interoperability Between Medical Devices1
Oct 5, 2022Vacuum System With Vacuum Port For Vacuum Wound Therapy1
Sep 7, 2022Shear Resistant Wound Dressing For Use In Vacuum Wound Therapy1
Aug 31, 2022Implant Components And Methods1
Jan 15, 2020Device And Method For Wound Therapy2

Latest PTAB cases involving Smith & Nephew, Inc.

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Peer Comparison New

IP litigation analysis comparing Smith & Nephew, Inc. with top 3 competitors. Includes complete PTAB case data and opposition data from 2018 onwards.

Last updated on: Aug 20, 2026
CompanyOppositions FiledOppositions FacedPTAB Cases FiledPTAB Cases Faced
SMITH & NEPHEW2069431
KCI LICENSING2050 - -
KCI MANUFACTURING UNLIMITED34 - - -
MLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE311 - -