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The patent EP2180915 was granted to Medical Components on Feb 19, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 17, 2008 under application number EP08781983A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAUER WAGNER PRIESMEYER | Jul 4, 2018 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005152841 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006224129 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6287293 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006116438 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008048361 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006224129 |
| OPPOSITION | US6287293 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006116438 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008048361 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009012385 |
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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