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The patent EP2982361 was granted to Shofu on May 27, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 13, 2015 under application number EP15176498A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENTSPLY DETREY | Mar 1, 2021 | WACHTERSHAUSER & HARTZ PATENTANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| IVOCLAR VIVADENT | Feb 26, 2021 | UEXKULL & STOLBERG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0059525 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0988851 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2103296 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2279723 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003036582 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003181541 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009048366 |
| OPPOSITION | US4010545 |
| OPPOSITION | US6020395 |
| OPPOSITION | US8642678 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009135677 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010143934 |
| SEARCH | EP0988851 |
| SEARCH | EP2279723 |
| SEARCH | US2003036582 |
| SEARCH | US2003181541 |
| SEARCH | US4010545 |
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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Examination started
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Abstract
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