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The patent EP2964801 was granted to Bluescope Steel on Dec 6, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 6, 2014 under application number EP14760015A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCELORMITTAL | Sep 5, 2024 | LAVOIX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1225246 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6635359 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008025066 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | NZ575787 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009111842 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1225246 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2455509 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2537954 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2644736 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2644737 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001316791 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004143506 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006283155 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013011824 |
| SEARCH | EP1225246 |
| SEARCH | WO2008025066 |
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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French translation of claims
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Annex to the communication
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Annex to the communication
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Examination started
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Supplementary European search report
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Matter concerning the application
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Priority search results
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Submission concerning representation
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Published international application - A1
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