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The patent EP3636882 was granted to Raytheon on Sep 6, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2017 under application number EP19211067A. 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 | Jun 4, 2024 | BREVALEX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP3191689 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002076324 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014000287 |
| OPPOSITION | US8205458 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014007934 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014035516 |
| SEARCH | WO2014007934 |
| SEARCH | WO2014035516 |
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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