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The patent EP2014254 was granted to Nobel Biocare Services on Oct 31, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 7, 2007 under application number EP07011196A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVOCLAR VIVADENT | Jul 31, 2019 | UEXKULL & STOLBERG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006025778 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10325524 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0943295 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0046166 |
| SEARCH | DE19904523 |
| SEARCH | DE9113284U |
| SEARCH | EP1535587 |
| SEARCH | GB2064737 |
| SEARCH | US3091014 |
| SEARCH | US4362507 |
| SEARCH | US5350551 |
| SEARCH | US6884969 |
| SEARCH | WO2004086999 |
| SEARCH | WO2006025778 |
| SEARCH | WO2006031096 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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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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Description
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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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Letter concerning the inventor
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Payment of fees and costs
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Abstract
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Designation of inventor
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General authorisation
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Request for grant of a European patent
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Jun 7, 2007
Annex
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Jun 7, 2007
Designation of inventor
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General authorisation
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Request for grant of a European patent
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