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The patent EP2561843 was granted to Brightwake on Mar 20, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 24, 2012 under application number EP12181777A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE | Dec 17, 2019 | WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0261167 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0633757 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007113597 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0251810 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0261167 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005029907 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003026967 |
| OPPOSITION | US5230701 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007113597 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010061228 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010086457 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011007179 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9609076 |
| SEARCH | EP0251810 |
| SEARCH | EP0497607 |
| SEARCH | US5088483 |
| SEARCH | WO2008012443 |
| SEARCH | WO2010061228 |
| SEARCH | WO2010086457 |
| SEARCH | WO9609076 |
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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