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The patent EP2732958 was granted to Airbus Operations on Jun 28, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 20, 2012 under application number EP12193434A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT UND RAUMFAHRT EV | Mar 28, 2018 | GRAMM | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102009008329 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2505706 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2722145 |
| SEARCH | DE102009008329 |
| SEARCH | EP2233625 |
| SEARCH | EP2505706 |
| SEARCH | JPS5184974 |
| SEARCH | US5394906 |
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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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Matter concerning the application
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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