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The patent EP2703035 was granted to Sayco on Jun 21, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 23, 2013 under application number EP13181555A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENTSPLY IH | Nov 12, 2020 | LIND EDLUND KENAMETS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2003018322 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011107025U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3223535 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2106821 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2826514 |
| OPPOSITION | SE518002 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003168365 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005070882 |
| OPPOSITION | US4140127 |
| OPPOSITION | US5454798 |
| OPPOSITION | US5895374 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9806642 |
| SEARCH | AT369994B |
| SEARCH | US6217569 |
| SEARCH | WO2005014055 |
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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