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The patent EP3047796 was granted to Infocom on Nov 4, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 19, 2014 under application number EP14846348A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS | Aug 2, 2021 | SPL PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2011147797 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008220926 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2010017396 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2013003495 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2013039223 |
| OPPOSITION | US10898088 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002183621 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007135716 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008221421 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010069759 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010262017 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011028850 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013044126 |
| OPPOSITION | US5865757 |
| OPPOSITION | US6302850 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013009709 |
| SEARCH | US2008221421 |
| SEARCH | US2011028850 |
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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