IP Verse

Dentsply competitive analysis

Latest oppositions filed by Dentsply

Explore patent oppositions filed by Dentsply against competitors, revealing strategic technology disputes and market positioning.

Last updated on: Aug 27, 2026

Patent Number	Title	Applicant	Opposition Date
EP3682841	Dental Root Canal Instrument	GEBR BRASSELER	Jul 12, 2022
EP1734884	Endodontic Files And Obturator Devices And Methods Of Manufacturing Same	GOODIS	Mar 16, 2022
EP2131906	Packed And Ready To Use Intraluminal Catheter	B BRAUN MEDICAL	Nov 16, 2021
EP3453686	Lithium Silicate Glass Ceramic And Glass With Zro2 Content	IVOCLAR VIVADENT	Sep 30, 2021
EP3210909	A Hydrophilic Catheter In A Package	HOLLISTER INCORPORATED	Jun 30, 2021
EP3119464	Intermittent Catheters Having Hydration/Gripper Devices	HOLLISTER INCORPORATED	Jun 16, 2021
EP2982361	Composite Material Having Reduced Degradation Of Pasty Property	SHOFU	Mar 1, 2021
EP2985016	Dental Composite Material Having Stable Pasty Property	SHOFU	Mar 1, 2021
EP2703035	A Packaged Catheter Assembly	SAYCO	Nov 12, 2020
EP3407827	Dental Implant, Insertion Tool For Dental Implant And Combination Of Dental Implant And Insertion Tool	NOBEL BIOCARE SERVICES	Sep 17, 2020

Latest patents of Dentsply opposed by its competitors

Explore Dentsply's recently opposed patents, revealing key competitive challenges and strategic patent disputes in the industry. Track oppositions filed by competitors to understand technology battlegrounds and assess potential risks.

Last updated on: Aug 27, 2026

Patent Number	Publication Date	Title	Total Oppositions
EP3744381	Feb 19, 2025	Urinary Catheter Having A Soft Tip	1
EP4197486	Apr 24, 2024	Blank And Method For Manufacturing The Same	1
EP3040097	Oct 4, 2023	Urinary Catheter Having A Soft Tip	1
EP3618752	Aug 16, 2023	Method For Designing A Drilling Template	2
EP3618758	Aug 16, 2023	Method For Constructing A Dental Component	2
EP3632369	Feb 9, 2022	Method For Incorporating Photographic Facial Images And/Or Films Of A Person Into The Planning Of Odontological And/Or Cosmetic Dental Treatments And/Or The Preparation Of Restorations For Said Person	2
EP3610827	Jun 16, 2021	Method For The Manufacture Of A Blank And Blank	1
EP3288487	Jul 22, 2020	System And Method For Training Dentists In Endodontal Treatment Techniques	1
EP2282694	Mar 25, 2020	Two-Part Dental Implant	1
EP2773282	Oct 23, 2019	Endodontic Instruments And Methods Of Manufacturing Thereof	1

Latest PTAB cases involving Dentsply

Discover the latest PTAB cases involving Dentsply, highlighting their recent legal challenges and patent disputes.

Last updated on: Aug 29, 2026

Proceeding Number	Filing Date	Petitioner	Respondent	Status
Get alerts for PTAB Cases involving Dentsply
IPR2025-00771	Mar 26, 2025	DENTSPLY SIRONA	OSSEO IMAGING	Discretionary Denial
IPR2025-00772	Mar 26, 2025	DENTSPLY SIRONA	OSSEO IMAGING	Discretionary Denial
IPR2025-00787	Mar 26, 2025	DENTSPLY SIRONA	OSSEO IMAGING	Discretionary Denial
IPR2016-01652	Aug 19, 2016	AMERICAN ORTHODONTICS	DENTSPLY SIRONA	Final Written Decision

Peer Comparison New

IP litigation analysis comparing Dentsply with top 3 competitors. Includes complete PTAB case data and opposition data from 2018 onwards.

Last updated on: Aug 27, 2026

Company	Oppositions Filed	Oppositions Faced	PTAB Cases Filed	PTAB Cases Faced
DENTSPLY DETREY GMBH	2	1	-	-
KULZER	6	6	-	-
SHOFU	-	6	-	-