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The patent EP2962790 was granted to Raytheon on Oct 29, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 3, 2015 under application number EP15175345A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES | May 23, 2022 | CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2226559 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2902605 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009255262 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010045011 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2837445 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2846090 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2902605 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2416319 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2440546 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009255262 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011247590 |
| OPPOSITION | US8096135 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009039142 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010045011 |
| SEARCH | EP2837445 |
| SEARCH | GB2440546 |
| SEARCH | US2011247590 |
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