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The patent EP2805701 was granted to BSN Medical on May 29, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 1, 2008 under application number EP14181998A. 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| KCI MANUFACTURING UNLIMITED | Feb 20, 2020 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS | WITHDRAWN |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 | DE10059439 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006017194 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007030931 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202004017052U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202004018245U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202006005966U |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03094813 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006048246 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0152780 |
| SEARCH | US6103358 |
| SEARCH | WO0152780 |
| SEARCH | WO03094813 |
| SEARCH | WO2007051599 |
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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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Request for grant of a European patent
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