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The patent EP2593033 was granted to Nobel Biocare Services on Mar 27, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 5, 2011 under application number EP11735986A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUT STRAUMANN | Dec 27, 2024 | DE CLERCQ & PARTNERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1763324 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6733291 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008261176 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011089057 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1763324 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008261175 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10315399 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1502558 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1763324 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2347729 |
| OPPOSITION | KR100840352B |
| OPPOSITION | KR200429575Y |
| OPPOSITION | US2008261175 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008261176 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010015571 |
| OTHER | US2008261175 |
| OTHER | US2008261176 |
| OTHER | WO2006012273 |
| OTHER | WO2011089057 |
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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French translation of claims
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Annex to the communication
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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General authorisation
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