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The patent EP3682307 was granted to Sony Interactive Entertainment on Jan 4, 2023. The application was originally filed on Sep 14, 2018 under application number EP18842593A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEDIRO STERNITZKE | Oct 4, 2023 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2015039106 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2014199387 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004190754 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012190505 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2017151500 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2767967 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2016073630 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004190754 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012190505 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013338525 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014347392 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015039106 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015196804 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017151500 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014151700 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014199387 |
| OTHER | EP2969079 |
| OTHER | ES2561927 |
| OTHER | JP2004133637 |
| OTHER | JP2016080671 |
| OTHER | US2014347392 |
| OTHER | US2015039106 |
| OTHER | US2015196804 |
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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