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The patent EP3010397 was granted to Smiths Medical on Sep 15, 2021. The application was filed on May 14, 2014 under application number EP14727016A. 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 | Jan 10, 2020 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2003127092 |
| EXAMINATION | US2003234017 |
| EXAMINATION | US6058932 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2012058727 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1900387 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1908489 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003216671 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004187871 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007023039 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012085756 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012095764 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012104513 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1338296 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003127092 |
| OPPOSITION | US5018517 |
| OPPOSITION | US5451190 |
| OPPOSITION | US6581598 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009013670 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012026963 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012104513 |
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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