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The patent EP3164520 was granted to Arcelormittal on Apr 12, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 3, 2015 under application number EP15750813A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THYSSENKRUPP STEEL EUROPE | Dec 11, 2020 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2325346 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2524970 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2683839 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2881481 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007197819 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006011274 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008251161 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010221138 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014020640 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1975266 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2325346 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2436794 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2524970 |
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