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The patent EP1643925 was granted to Ferton Holding on Jan 16, 2019. The application was filed on May 25, 2004 under application number EP04734680A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURR DENTAL | Oct 15, 2019 | FRENKEL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10014416 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10114324 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19910559 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5765759 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0290011 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2002165806 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003013064 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4276880 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5765759 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10114324 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0517485 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002165806 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001031441 |
| OPPOSITION | US4276880 |
| OPPOSITION | US5765759 |
| OTHER | JP2002165806 |
| OTHER | US2004058627 |
| OTHER | US4276880 |
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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Refund of fees
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English translation of the claims
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Nov 30, 2018
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Reply by International Bureau
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Enquiry with the International Bureau
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Amendments received before examination
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Jul 28, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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PCT demand form
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Abstract
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