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The patent EP2821173 was granted to Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products on Dec 22, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 5, 2013 under application number EP13175413A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALERIS ROLLED PRODUCTS GERMANY | May 21, 2019 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2003099856 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4825941 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0647578 |
| OPPOSITION | US4825941 |
| SEARCH | EP0712681 |
| SEARCH | EP1457616 |
| SEARCH | US2011100615 |
| SEARCH | US2821014 |
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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