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The patent EP3055439 was granted to Arcelormittal on Jun 5, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 1, 2013 under application number EP13773326A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATA STEEL NEDERLAND TECHNOLOGY | Mar 5, 2020 | GROUP SERVICES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0744705 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0630987 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010104752 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009047333 |
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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