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The patent EP2905008 was granted to Systagenix Wound Management on May 18, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 25, 2007 under application number EP15150995A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH & NEPHEW | Jan 10, 2019 | HGF | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | GB2409412 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002160053 |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO0038767 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9741816 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9853778 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005046761 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005046762 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006046060 |
| SEARCH | EP1488816 |
| SEARCH | FR2656218 |
| SEARCH | US2002098246 |
| SEARCH | US2003021751 |
| SEARCH | US6458109 |
| SEARCH | WO0004943 |
| SEARCH | WO2005055836 |
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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