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The patent EP3404378 was granted to Ishida on Oct 2, 2024. The application was filed on Jan 10, 2017 under application number EP17738390A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAREL | Jul 2, 2025 | INSPICOS PS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2001243074 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2002350367 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2004191234 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2010164545 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2011257159 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2012173197 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH05288596 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH06174539 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2827115 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2012256134 |
| OPPOSITION | US6566613 |
| OPPOSITION | US7752826 |
| SEARCH | JP2004191234 |
| SEARCH | JP2011257159 |
| SEARCH | JPH05288596 |
| SEARCH | JPH06174539 |
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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