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The patent EP3012299 was granted to Seiko Epson on Apr 24, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 23, 2015 under application number EP15191245A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KADOR & PARTNER PARTG MBB | Jan 21, 2020 | KADOR & PARTNER PART MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2010018730 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2012012432 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2012046671 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1992670 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2105476 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2597497 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2650706 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004070048 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008075044 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009001691 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009088495 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011143275 |
| SEARCH | CN102532986 |
| SEARCH | JP2010043149 |
| SEARCH | JPH11310714 |
| SEARCH | US2003116055 |
| SEARCH | US2013120492 |
| SEARCH | US6802893 |
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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