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Wound Dressing - EP4223265

The patent EP4223265 was granted to Smith & Nephew on Aug 28, 2024. The application was originally 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
Grant Date
Aug 28, 2024
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CONVATECMay 28, 2025D YOUNGADMISSIBLE
MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CAREMay 21, 2025WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANNADMISSIBLE

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (21) New

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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers Elastollan ® - Material Properties", Techncial Information - BASF - The Chemical Company, BASF - The Chemical Company, pages 1 - 52, Techncial Information - BASF - The Chemical Company, URL: https://www.basf.com/kr/documents/ko/product/Elastollan_Material%20Properties.pdf, (20240411), XP093150506
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