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The patent EP2792761 was granted to Nippon Steel on Jul 5, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2012 under application number EP12856806A. 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 FRANCE RESEARCH | Apr 4, 2018 | PLAISANT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2000054060 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001003136 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0526382 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH09194985 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH10147835 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011065479 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003160833 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007277629 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2011106006 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH04279247 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001279323 |
| OPPOSITION | JP4329583B |
| SEARCH | EP0761824 |
| SEARCH | EP0940477 |
| SEARCH | JP2000080440 |
| SEARCH | JP2011106006 |
| SEARCH | JP2011246806 |
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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Refund of fees
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Annex to the communication
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European search opinion
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Drawings
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Request for entry into the European phase
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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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