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The patent EP1873751 was granted to Raytheon on Jul 26, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 27, 2007 under application number EP07252604A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE | Jun 27, 2018 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0636780 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6194052 |
| EXAMINATION | US5782082 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0636780 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0889459 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1146178 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1982323 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2582847 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005133302 |
| OPPOSITION | US3887031 |
| OPPOSITION | US5760349 |
| SEARCH | EP0636780 |
| SEARCH | US2001017232 |
| SEARCH | US5962107 |
| SEARCH | US6194052 |
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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