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The patent EP2112247 was granted to Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko SHO on Jun 20, 2018. The application was filed on Jan 7, 2008 under application number EP08702902A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCELORMITTAL | Mar 18, 2019 | PLAISANT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1354970 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1634975 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004204280 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004263271 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004315960 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS55122865 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006068169 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003105493 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2004315960 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006233333 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007270176 |
| SEARCH | EP1354970 |
| SEARCH | EP1634975 |
| SEARCH | EP1829983 |
| SEARCH | JP2004263271 |
| SEARCH | WO2006068169 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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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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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Amended claims with annotations
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(Electronic) Receipt
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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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Supplementary European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Submission concerning representation
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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International publication pamphlet
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Published international application - A1
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