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The patent EP3254647 was granted to Coloplast on Aug 28, 2019. The application was filed on May 17, 2013 under application number EP17173921A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALTS HEALTHCARE | Jun 1, 2020 | FORRESTERS | ADMISSIBLE |
| HOLLISTER INCORPORATED | May 22, 2020 | FRKELLY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1389081 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5759180 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2064333 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005273064 |
| OPPOSITION | US5800928 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02094143 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005041827 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008112337 |
| OTHER | EP2854723 |
| OTHER | GB2064333 |
| OTHER | US2005273064 |
| OTHER | WO02094143 |
| SEARCH | EP0985390 |
| SEARCH | EP1389081 |
| SEARCH | EP2108345 |
| SEARCH | EP2289471 |
| SEARCH | GB2216007 |
| SEARCH | US5403299 |
| SEARCH | US5759180 |
| SEARCH | WO2010077377 |
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