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The patent EP2738515 was granted to Mitutoyo on Apr 24, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 28, 2013 under application number EP13005545A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL ZEISS | Jan 24, 2020 | WITTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003227706 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102010051602 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2011107058 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19514692 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1059609 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002350123 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003227706 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004093190 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011107058 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003025087 |
| OPPOSITION | US7906762 |
| SEARCH | EP1059609 |
| SEARCH | GB2194367 |
| SEARCH | JP2006038683 |
| SEARCH | JP2008209420 |
| SEARCH | US2012027307 |
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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Letter concerning fees and payments
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