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The patent EP2214611 was granted to Smith & Nephew on Dec 26, 2018. The application was filed on Nov 20, 2008 under application number EP08851879A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCI LICENSING | Sep 26, 2019 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | GB2307180 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005105180 |
| EXAMINATION | DE202004018245U |
| EXAMINATION | US2007185463 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003088202 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007030601 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007265586 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0185248 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006048246 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009111655 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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Authorisation
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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