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The patent EP2610462 was granted to Raytheon on Mar 24, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 18, 2012 under application number EP12197866A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | Dec 17, 2021 | REGIMBEAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2005257528 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011120078 |
| OPPOSITION | US5778659 |
| SEARCH | EP2028359 |
| SEARCH | EP2098704 |
| SEARCH | EP2157305 |
| SEARCH | US2011120078 |
| SEARCH | US2011120081 |
| SEARCH | US2011167790 |
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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Request for further processing
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Search started
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Modified abstract
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Communication to designated inventor
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