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The patent EP2443077 was granted to Nobel Biocare Services on Jan 27, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 17, 2010 under application number EP10729784A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAUMANN HOLDING | May 23, 2018 | SCHAAD | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1210054 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005027771 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0129188 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006009344 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6086948 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005027771 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006044209 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006044210 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006053260 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0129188 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005266270 |
| OPPOSITION | US4525464 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03035014 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005027771 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007090529 |
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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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Oct 4, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Jan 14, 2011
Dec 23, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Dec 23, 2010
Published international application - A1
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Jun 23, 2010
Abstract
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Jun 23, 2010
Description
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Jun 23, 2010
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