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The patent EP2932486 was granted to Faac on Nov 17, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2013 under application number EP13824377A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOMFY ACTIVITES | Aug 16, 2022 | LAVOIX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2002183008 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006132284 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008224886 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6998977 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2827966 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002082720 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002183008 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005149922 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006132284 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008224886 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009085719 |
| OPPOSITION | US6998977 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007024670 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011085482 |
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 to the Legal Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for further processing
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Submission concerning representation
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A1
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