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The patent EP2831296 was granted to Kobe Steel on Apr 15, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 2, 2013 under application number EP13719422A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATA STEEL IJMUIDEN | May 23, 2018 | GROUP SERVICES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2009238713 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008251161 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2004332099 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011118126 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011148490 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2713195 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2831296 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2452230 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2493302 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004332099 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011122487 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013144373 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013144376 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013144377 |
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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