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The patent EP3097324 was granted to Raytheon on Nov 27, 2024. The application was filed on Jan 2, 2015 under application number EP15737246A. 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 | Jan 3, 2020 | REGIMBEAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2554874 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005220381 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007266811 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005220381 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012237336 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013004297 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013023378 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4848934 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2554874 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003201033 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005220381 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012237149 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013023378 |
| OPPOSITION | US2704234 |
| SEARCH | EP1429005 |
| SEARCH | EP2267338 |
| SEARCH | EP2554874 |
| SEARCH | US2005220381 |
| SEARCH | US5137374 |
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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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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