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The patent EP3187209 was granted to KCI Licensing on Jun 5, 2019. The application was filed on Apr 28, 2011 under application number EP17157231A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH & NEPHEW | Mar 5, 2020 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US2007219497 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008167593 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004060148 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005091884 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005123170 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008091521 |
| SEARCH | US2004039415 |
| SEARCH | US2007219497 |
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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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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