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The patent EP2964139 was granted to Shape on Feb 12, 2025. The application was filed on Mar 7, 2014 under application number EP14708548A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 | Aug 3, 2022 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102004052683 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1444965 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012000511 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007190492 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010145898 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011287379 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012095732 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012282572 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012000511 |
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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