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The patent EP3495616 was granted to Raytheon on Jan 25, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 5, 2018 under application number EP18210560A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 | Oct 24, 2023 | BREVALEX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2853323 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3106618 |
| EXAMINATION | US2016003056 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2559856 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2853323 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3106618 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016003056 |
| OPPOSITION | US5690473 |
| OPPOSITION | US7625180 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013123012 |
| SEARCH | EP2949867 |
| SEARCH | US3810711 |
| SEARCH | US5690473 |
| SEARCH | WO2013123012 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Search started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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