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The patent EP2627277 was granted to Arrington on Nov 20, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 12, 2011 under application number EP11776953A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCI MANUFACTURING UNLIMITED | Aug 20, 2020 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US19450614834 |
| DESCRIPTION | US19540613921 |
| DESCRIPTION | US19570614057 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20050614054 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010198142 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010331673 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009137699 |
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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Authorisation
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Claim deemed abandoned
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Description
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