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The patent EP1734884 was granted to Goodis on Jun 16, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 16, 2005 under application number EP05725724A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENTSPLY SIRONA | Mar 16, 2022 | FINNEGAN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE3429277 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002090594 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6206695 |
| SEARCH | WO02062251 |
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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OP Summons VICO (R)
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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Maintenance of the application
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Annex to the communication
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Refund of fees
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for transfer of rights
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Reply by International Bureau
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Enquiry with the International Bureau
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Request for transfer of rights
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Published international application - A2
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