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The patent EP3668555 was granted to Coloplast on Jul 24, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 16, 2018 under application number EP18769588A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLISTER INCORPORATED | Jul 6, 2022 | FRKELLY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012062332 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0445641 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1534320 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2016216635 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5278200 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0068218 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03055611 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006120212 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011163327 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013029621 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015061097 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2303346 |
| OPPOSITION | US8287890 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007065721 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015061097 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9510552 |
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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