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Deformation-Hardened Component Made Of Galvanized Steel, Production Method Therefor And Method For Producing A Steel Strip Suitable For The Deformation-Hardening Of Components - EP3303647

The patent EP3303647 was granted to Salzgitter Flachstahl on Mar 20, 2019. The application was originally filed on May 31, 2016 under application number EP16729811A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3303647

SALZGITTER FLACHSTAHL
Application Number
EP16729811A
Filing Date
May 31, 2016
Status
Opposition Rejected
Sep 6, 2024
Publication Date
Mar 20, 2019
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THYSSENKRUPP STEEL EUROPEDec 20, 2019COHAUSZ & FLORACKADMISSIBLE
VOESTALPINE STAHLDec 12, 2019HGFADMISSIBLE

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