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The patent EP2738147 was granted to Tosoh on Dec 29, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 27, 2012 under application number EP12820547A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENTAL DIREKT | Sep 28, 2022 | VKK PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| DOCERAM MEDICAL CERAMICS | Sep 28, 2022 | VKK PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2008050247 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009207743 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2010501465 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009125793 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006298711 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008050246 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008050247 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2011020876 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2012116745 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS6259571 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2045222 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2263988 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008050246 |
| SEARCH | EP1857428 |
| SEARCH | EP1859757 |
| SEARCH | JP2008050246 |
| SEARCH | JPS6259571 |
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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