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The patent EP3323533 was granted to Renishaw on May 12, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 18, 2015 under application number EP17209159A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIKON SLM SOLUTIONS | Feb 9, 2022 | SCHICKER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE202009016400U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007040755 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009016400U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011003443U |
| OPPOSITION | DE4134265 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0499485 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0790119 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1600281 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010265530 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2012056323 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0655643 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07329189 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07329190 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005278061 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010006228 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012100031 |
| OPPOSITION | US5174931 |
| OPPOSITION | US5637175 |
| OPPOSITION | US5786562 |
| OPPOSITION | US6042774 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0236331 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008055533 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008146698 |
| SEARCH | DE102007040755 |
| SEARCH | DE202009016400U |
| SEARCH | WO0236331 |
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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