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The patent EP1994916 was granted to BSN Medical on Oct 14, 2020. The application was filed on May 8, 2003 under application number EP08163636A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE | Jul 12, 2021 | WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
| MCAIRLAIDS VLIESSTOFFE STEINFURT | Jul 8, 2021 | JANKE SCHOLL PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10059439 |
| EXAMINATION | DE3826425 |
| EXAMINATION | US6488670 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0009056 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9828013 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10026861 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10059439 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19827716 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3340530 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3826425 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2099306 |
| OPPOSITION | US3895629 |
| OPPOSITION | US5895380 |
| OPPOSITION | US6169223 |
| OPPOSITION | US6488670 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0009056 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0152780 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9711658 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9828013 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9906077 |
| OTHER | WO9828013 |
| SEARCH | DE10059439 |
| SEARCH | DE19827716 |
| SEARCH | GB2099306 |
| SEARCH | US3895629 |
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