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The patent EP2867382 was granted to Saint Gobain on Jul 13, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 28, 2013 under application number EP13734028A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTROSTEEL CASTINGS IN ELECTROSTEEL EUROPE FR | Apr 3, 2019 | MATKOWSKA | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0686246 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2011010357 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0771885 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1473149 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003293165 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2005349817 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS63265627 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9419640 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0771885 |
| OPPOSITION | IN242339 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004223429 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10264301 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11351492 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004054044 |
| OPPOSITION | US3756864 |
| OPPOSITION | US4644030 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010135730 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9419640 |
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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