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The patent EP3055440 was granted to Arcelormittal on Mar 11, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 1, 2013 under application number EP13773327A. 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 | Dec 11, 2020 | GROUP SERVICES | ADMISSIBLE |
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English translation of the claims
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