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The patent EP2669190 was granted to The Boeing on Oct 6, 2021. The application was filed on May 10, 2013 under application number EP13167503A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHAIRBUS OPERATIONS AIRBUS SASAIRBUS OPERATIONS AIRBUS OPERATIONS SL | Feb 8, 2018 | SCHORNACK | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE1506615 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1943680 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3702294 |
| OPPOSITION | DE688358 |
| OPPOSITION | DE698767 |
| OPPOSITION | DE698768 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0075966 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2003098 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2096551 |
| OPPOSITION | US2772058 |
| OPPOSITION | US2870748 |
| OPPOSITION | US3203275 |
| OPPOSITION | US3921942 |
| OPPOSITION | US5566910 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0146008 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010052022 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9105699 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9732779 |
| SEARCH | GB2003098 |
| SEARCH | US3921942 |
| SEARCH | WO9732779 |
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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