Patent No. EP3318218 (titled "Dental Zirconia Blank Having High Relative Density") was filed by Shofu on Nov 7, 2017. The application was issued on Sep 11, 2019.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| IVOCLAR VIVADENT | Jun 11, 2020 | UEXKULL & STOLBERG |
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