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The patent EP3885413 was granted to Seiko Epson on Sep 27, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 23, 2021 under application number EP21164254A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGFA | Jun 7, 2024 | STRIJCKERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP20200053854 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2012126885 |
| SEARCH | EP2682273 |
| SEARCH | EP3222684 |
| SEARCH | EP3241874 |
| SEARCH | US2010133728 |
| SEARCH | WO2019071428 |
| SEARCH | WO2019243039 |
| SEARCH | WO2020152243 |
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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