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The patent EP3744529 was granted to Seiko Epson on Apr 13, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 22, 2006 under application number EP20182047A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZHUHAI NINESTAR MANAGEMENT | Jan 11, 2023 | PATENTANWALTE RUFF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0882594 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0997297 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1155864 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11320857 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006025578 |
| OTHER | EP0882594 |
| OTHER | EP0986482 |
| OTHER | EP1792733 |
| OTHER | EP1800872 |
| OTHER | EP3115213 |
| SEARCH | EP0412459 |
| SEARCH | EP1219437 |
| SEARCH | US2004155913 |
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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