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The patent EP2526893 was granted to Arum Dentistry on Mar 11, 2020. The application was filed on May 21, 2012 under application number EP12168702A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDENTIS MEDICAL | Oct 7, 2020 | MULLER SCHUPFNER & PARTNER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUC | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP1459700 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2127612 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2163222 |
| OPPOSITION | KR100912271B |
| OPPOSITION | KR100981463B |
| OPPOSITION | KR101093512B |
| OPPOSITION | KR20000070496 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20100128433 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20110047520 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006012273 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012157818 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9619950 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9714371 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9832393 |
| SEARCH | KR100981463B |
| SEARCH | US5213502 |
| SEARCH | US5782918 |
| SEARCH | US6663388 |
| SEARCH | WO9521589 |
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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