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The patent EP3587433 was granted to Illumina Cambridge on Apr 22, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 22, 2003 under application number EP19164666A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATVIA MGI TECH SIA | Aug 24, 2020 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5302509 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0006770 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0229003 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03048387 |
| OPPOSITION | GB230037 |
| OPPOSITION | GB303924 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003104437 |
| OPPOSITION | US227131 |
| OPPOSITION | US5763594 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0050642 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0229003 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004018497 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9106678 |
| SEARCH | WO0229003 |
| SEARCH | WO9106678 |
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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