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The patent EP2888385 was granted to Tata Steel Ijmuiden on Nov 13, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 19, 2013 under application number EP13755956A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMETALL | Jan 10, 2019 | STEFFAN & KIEHNE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| ARCELORMITTAL FRANCE | Oct 10, 2018 | LAVOIX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012EP02416 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10016181 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5292549 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5433976 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007031276 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008102009 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1997935 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005335371 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009173996 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006099332 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006002843 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008102009 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012167930 |
| OTHER | EP2888385 |
| OTHER | US2006099332 |
| OTHER | WO2006002843 |
| OTHER | WO2012167930 |
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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