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The patent EP3690657 was granted to Crsc Research & Design Institute Group on Jun 21, 2023. The application was filed on May 10, 2018 under application number EP18869693A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZD PRAHA SRO | Mar 21, 2024 | DIEHL & PARTNER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| DESCRIPTION | CN20171101027 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101876928 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN104268037 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN106095626 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN107992382 |
| SEARCH | CN104268037 |
| SEARCH | EP0478294 |
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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