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The patent EP3025975 was granted to Videojet on Jul 19, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 10, 2009 under application number EP15198583A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOVER EUROPE | Apr 19, 2024 | FORRESTERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2002084014 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0033609 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0085418 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0582285 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1829784 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2201013 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2298821 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH04368868 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002084014 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006065371 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006150853 |
| OPPOSITION | US4194941 |
| OPPOSITION | US4479081 |
| OPPOSITION | US5529410 |
| OPPOSITION | US5573202 |
| OPPOSITION | US5795084 |
| OPPOSITION | US6179030 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03029013 |
| SEARCH | EP0033609 |
| SEARCH | EP0085418 |
| SEARCH | EP0347290 |
| SEARCH | EP1829784 |
| SEARCH | US2006065371 |
| SEARCH | US4194941 |
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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European search opinion
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