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The patent EP3033058 was granted to BSN Medical on Nov 11, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 12, 2014 under application number EP14752300A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_599/2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | BSN Medical | Infringement |

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 6, 2021 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202012101743U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE20207356U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004049146 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008294136 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2875758 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9205756 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005143697 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006048246 |
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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English translation of the claims
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