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The patent EP3617671 was granted to Ishida on Mar 30, 2022. The application was filed on May 29, 2019 under application number EP19177191A. 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 | Dec 29, 2022 | INSPICOS PS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005055187 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0075479 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0104084 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0758078 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005055187 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2017138188 |
| OPPOSITION | US4625817 |
| OPPOSITION | US5379923 |
| SEARCH | EP0075479 |
| SEARCH | JP2005055187 |
| SEARCH | US5379923 |
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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