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The patent EP3270098 was granted to Hoya Lens Thailand on Dec 7, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 10, 2016 under application number EP16761827A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSILOR | Jun 15, 2020 | PLASSERAUD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2000241118 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2005103039 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007216049 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2011227173 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH0618250 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH09145324 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101470548 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2761366 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3090306 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2014112153 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS6030425B |
| OPPOSITION | US2011115730 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014009737 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014195623 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015027196 |
| SEARCH | EP1714184 |
| SEARCH | US2014009737 |
| SEARCH | WO2014195623 |
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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