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The patent EP2626036 was granted to Shape on Apr 25, 2018. The application was filed on Feb 6, 2013 under application number EP13154219A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOTECH DENTAL | Jan 18, 2019 | CORRET | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010097089 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2525103 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006228676 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010097089 |
| SEARCH | CN101803958B |
| SEARCH | EP0904743 |
| SEARCH | US2007141536 |
| SEARCH | WO2010097089 |
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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