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The patent EP3010396 was granted to Smiths Medical on Jun 4, 2025. The application was filed on May 8, 2014 under application number EP14726183A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUDELL MEDICAL | Oct 1, 2020 | GRUNECKER | ADMISSIBLE |
| TRUDELL MEDICAL | Oct 1, 2020 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6581598 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6776159 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7059324 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7699054 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2012026963 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2012058727 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1908489 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004187871 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011125063 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005124375 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006090753 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007089740 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011125044 |
| OPPOSITION | US6581598 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012038903 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9904687 |
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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