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The patent EP3483219 was granted to Hoya Lens Thailand on Aug 14, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 29, 2014 under application number EP18211290A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARROWHOUSE | May 14, 2025 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| ESSILOR | May 13, 2025 | JACOBACCI CORALIS HARLE | ADMISSIBLE |
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