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The patent EP3586722 was granted to Carl Zeiss on Jul 15, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 15, 2006 under application number EP19170657A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSILOR | Apr 15, 2021 | BARDEHLE PAGENBERG PARTNERSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | AU20050906336 |
| OPPOSITION | AU2005906336 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19948722 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1948002 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000023912 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006263067 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004105073 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005083485 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006001696 |
| OPPOSITION | US5825460 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004038542 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006047369 |
| SEARCH | US2003211449 |
| SEARCH | US4239351 |
| SEARCH | WO0239754 |
| SEARCH | WO2004038542 |
| SEARCH | WO9200037 |
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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