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The patent EP2359784 was granted to BSN Medical on Sep 27, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 31, 2006 under application number EP11160118A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABSORBEST | Jun 27, 2018 | WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
| LOHMANN & RAUSCHER | Jun 26, 2018 | SERANSKI | - |
| PAUL HARTMANN | Jun 26, 2018 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| DESCRIPTION | DE10059439 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10059439 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202004017052U |
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| OPPOSITION | DE4338326 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69323398T |
| OPPOSITION | DE69822789T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0358412 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0413251 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1656914 |
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| OTHER | DE4338326 |
| OTHER | WO2007051599 |
| OTHER | WO9410956 |
| SEARCH | DE10059439 |
| SEARCH | DE202004017052U |
| SEARCH | EP0413251 |
| SEARCH | EP1656914 |
| SEARCH | US5998032 |
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