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The patent EP2690183 was granted to Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe on Jun 28, 2017. The application was filed on Jul 27, 2012 under application number EP12178330A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATA STEEL IJMUIDEN | Mar 28, 2018 | GROUP SERVICES | ADMISSIBLE |
| ARCELORMITTAL | Mar 27, 2018 | LAVOIX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE60315129T |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1466024 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009107588 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6190469 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1466024 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1990430 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009263715 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010180446 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010072786 |
| SEARCH | JPH01159317 |
| SEARCH | US2009107588 |
| SEARCH | US6364968 |
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