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The patent EP2723303 was granted to Degudent on Aug 10, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 21, 2012 under application number EP12745412A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVOCLAR VIVADENT | May 10, 2023 | UEXKULL & STOLBERG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005028637 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2451121 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0536479 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0536572 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2684911 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2012059143 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA2252660 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0690031 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2305614 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7871948 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009126317 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19750794 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0231773 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1505041 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1688398 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2377831 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012059143 |
| OTHER | DE102010050275 |
| OTHER | EP2377831 |
| OTHER | WO2011076422 |
| OTHER | WO2012059143 |
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