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The patent EP3460423 was granted to Yamato on Dec 30, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 17, 2018 under application number EP18194717A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULTIPOND WAGETECHNIK | Sep 29, 2021 | PRUFER & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JPH01219620 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0217301 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS596732U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1415919 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2128030 |
| SEARCH | EP0099238 |
| SEARCH | EP0307252 |
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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