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The patent EP3501983 was granted to Leonardo on Aug 20, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 22, 2017 under application number EP17210094A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELL TEXTRON | Nov 4, 2020 | BARKER BRETTELL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CA2794077 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2631174 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2821344 |
| DESCRIPTION | US9296477 |
| OPPOSITION | CN107399431 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010021026 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3254962 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009090755 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009140095 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017349273 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017349274 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017349276 |
| SEARCH | CN107399431 |
| SEARCH | DE102010021026 |
| SEARCH | EP3254962 |
| SEARCH | JP2009090755 |
| SEARCH | US2009140095 |
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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German translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Request for grant of a European patent
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