Patent No. EP3845175 (titled "Adaptive Surgical System Control According To Surgical Smoke Cloud Characteristics") was filed by Ethicon on Dec 29, 2020. The application was issued on Feb 7, 2024.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| KARL STORZ | Nov 7, 2024 | WEICKERT |
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