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The patent EP4041507 was granted to Xeikon Prepress on May 31, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 8, 2020 under application number EP20785994A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESKO GRAPHICS IMAGING | Feb 28, 2024 | MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2019EP60370 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2018217502 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP3401734 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010101439 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1332847 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3401734 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005263958 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006017214 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006163801 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008030811 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008240820 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009243201 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010101439 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012025457 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012133093 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013026706 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013134662 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015174780 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018273325 |
| OPPOSITION | US5023631 |
| OPPOSITION | US6135446 |
| OPPOSITION | US6453149 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016030450 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019206911 |
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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