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The patent EP2597292 was granted to Raytheon on Mar 19, 2025. The application was filed on Nov 15, 2012 under application number EP12192792A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES | May 11, 2021 | REGIMBEAU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2011123326 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1921253 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2327859 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2535527 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2199375 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011123326 |
| OPPOSITION | US5433674 |
| OTHER | US2011123326 |
| SEARCH | EP1564397 |
| SEARCH | EP1921253 |
| SEARCH | GB2199375 |
| SEARCH | US3434288 |
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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