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The patent EP2423127 was granted to Hollister Incorporated on Feb 14, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 6, 2004 under application number EP11175017A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENTSPLY IH | Feb 14, 2019 | LIND EDLUND KENAMETS | ADMISSIBLE |
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 14, 2016
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 6, 2012
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Modified abstract
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Abstract
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Description
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