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The patent EP2643492 was granted to Salzgitter Flachstahl on Jun 6, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 28, 2011 under application number EP11820838A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 5, 2019 | PLAISANT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005016492 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19900199 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0489727 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0573641 |
| EXAMINATION | WO03029504 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102005057599 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102005062221 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2090668 |
| OPPOSITION | KR970009517 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007125454 |
| OPPOSITION | US4865662 |
| OPPOSITION | US7806165 |
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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