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Fluid Management For Sensor Enabled Wound Therapy Dressings And Systems - EP3697359

The patent EP3697359 was granted to Smith & Nephew on Aug 14, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 17, 2018 under application number EP18795954A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3697359

SMITH & NEPHEW
Application Number
EP18795954A
Filing Date
Oct 17, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 12, 2024
Publication Date
Aug 14, 2024
External Links
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CAREMay 9, 2025KRANSELL & WENNBORG KBADMISSIBLE

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