EP3120879

KCI LICENSING
Application Number
EP16187781A
Filing Date
Jul 15, 2011
Status
Opposition Rejected
Aug 13, 2021
Grant Date
Dec 26, 2018
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The patent EP3120879B1 was granted on Dec 26, 2018 by KCI Licensing The patent is currently Opposition Rejected.

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SMITH AND NEPHEWSep 24, 2019ADMISSIBLE

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