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The patent EP3543662 was granted to Ishida on Jul 6, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 14, 2019 under application number EP19162887A. 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 | Apr 5, 2023 | INSPICOS PS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2017053747 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH11326023 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0082696 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1439379 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1548361 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011179939 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2017053747 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11326023 |
| OPPOSITION | US4548287 |
| OPPOSITION | US5340949 |
| OPPOSITION | US5962816 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012104404 |
| SEARCH | GB1548361 |
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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