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The patent EP3675491 was granted to Dolby on Oct 13, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 6, 2012 under application number EP20157173A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIFIED PATENTS | Jul 13, 2022 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2135458 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2618572 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011268183 |
| OPPOSITION | US7203372 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010087808 |
| SEARCH | JP4726141B |
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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