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The patent EP2196164 was granted to Straumann Holding on Sep 10, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 30, 2009 under application number EP09013659A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOBEL BIOCARE SERVICES | Jul 18, 2023 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO9926540 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0726065 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008003403 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202004000723U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2834156 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0726065 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1759654 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1867297 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005170311 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008149822 |
| SEARCH | DE202004000723U |
| SEARCH | US2005170311 |
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