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Wound Dressing - EP4223265

The patent EP4223265 was granted to Smith & Nephew on Aug 28, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 21, 2011 under application number EP23161450A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4223265

SMITH & NEPHEW
Application Number
EP23161450A
Filing Date
Apr 21, 2011
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 26, 2024
Publication Date
Aug 28, 2024
External Links
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Patent Summary

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Patent Family

Patent Oppositions (2)

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.

CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
CONVATECMay 28, 2025D YOUNGADMISSIBLE
MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CAREMay 21, 2025WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANNADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (28) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

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