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The patent EP3608238 was granted to DAI Nippon Printing on Mar 27, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 6, 2018 under application number EP18781453A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHS | Dec 20, 2024 | GLUCK KRITZENBERGER PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001510104 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2006111295 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009274740 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2010155631 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2010235209 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2011147673 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2013035561 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2016190500 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2394950 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2009280222 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2010036973 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2010235209 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2011056943 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2013035561 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008057403 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011015344 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2138298 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2394950 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2772447 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3069846 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3069847 |
| OPPOSITION | EP4361053 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009280222 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010036973 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010235209 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011056943 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013035561 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013233979 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2016141400 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013010772 |
| SEARCH | EP3069846 |
| SEARCH | EP3069847 |
| SEARCH | JP2013233979 |
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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