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The patent EP2697683 was granted to Exail on Jan 17, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 11, 2012 under application number EP12722770A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE | Oct 17, 2018 | CABINET BOETTCHER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | GB2345155 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0878686 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2345155 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6396235 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3431166 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4317935 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2624989 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2345155 |
| OPPOSITION | US3844196 |
| OPPOSITION | US6140787 |
| OPPOSITION | US6384976 |
| OPPOSITION | US6396235 |
| OPPOSITION | US6495820 |
| OPPOSITION | US8265804 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009065945 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9831985 |
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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