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The patent EP3135240 was granted to Biomaterial Goteborg on Jan 27, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 12, 2005 under application number EP16186734A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUT STRAUMANN | Oct 27, 2021 | SCHAAD | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | KR20030038098 |
| SEARCH | US2004153154 |
| SEARCH | US5176712 |
| SEARCH | US5478237 |
| SEARCH | WO03094774 |
| SEARCH | WO9851231 |
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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Request for grant of a European patent
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