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The patent EP3463919 was granted to Esko Software on Dec 8, 2021. The application was filed on May 26, 2017 under application number EP17729044A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XSYS PREPRESS | Sep 8, 2022 | ARNOLD & SIEDSMA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1557279 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5155599 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002083855 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010143841 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002083855 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005157347 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010143841 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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