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The patent EP3702273 was granted to Airbus Operations on Jan 10, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 26, 2020 under application number EP20159484A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIEBHERR AEROSPACE LINDENBERG | Oct 8, 2024 | HERRMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| SEARCH | EP2902315 |
| SEARCH | EP3339167 |
| SEARCH | EP3418189 |
| SEARCH | US2010012779 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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