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The patent EP3187203 was granted to Paul Hartmann on Aug 24, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 30, 2015 under application number EP15203110A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRUND GROUP PATENTANWALTE UND SOLICITOR PARTG MBB | Dec 13, 2019 | GRUND | ADMISSIBLE |
| KCI MANUFACTURING UNLIMITED | Dec 12, 2019 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009038130 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009038131 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102011075844 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0777504 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1863549 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1905465 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2464393 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2464394 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004073151 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008039314 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009047524 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010072349 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012156174 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014177544 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014177545 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007016152 |
| OPPOSITION | US4468219 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008039314 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008100440 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009019415 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016018448 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017044138 |
| SEARCH | WO2009019415 |
| SEARCH | WO2009151645 |
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