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The patent EP2614842 was granted to Neoss on Sep 7, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 19, 2010 under application number EP13163368A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 | Jun 7, 2023 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2014319 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0987031 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1023910 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1847278 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005084577 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006004297 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008098976 |
| OTHER | EP0987031 |
| OTHER | EP1847278 |
| OTHER | EP1872805 |
| OTHER | WO03086495 |
| OTHER | WO2008098976 |
| OTHER | WO2009097218 |
| SEARCH | US2006052744 |
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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