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The patent EP3064890 was granted to Mitutoyo on Dec 16, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 3, 2015 under application number EP15175249A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 | Jun 27, 2018 | WITTE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP4417114B |
| EXAMINATION | US2011283553 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004010566 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004011730 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010034482 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005055839 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007056177 |
| OPPOSITION | US5040306 |
| OPPOSITION | US5209131 |
| OPPOSITION | US5345689 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0060307 |
| SEARCH | DE3701730 |
| SEARCH | DE4308823 |
| SEARCH | US2005055839 |
| SEARCH | US5040306 |
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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