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The patent EP3516376 was granted to Ssab Enterprises on Feb 28, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 21, 2017 under application number EP17853928A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DER DILLINGER HUTTENWERKE SOCIETE ANONYME DES FORGES ET ACIERIES DE DILLING | Nov 28, 2024 | PATENTANWALTE BERNHARDT WOLFF PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| STRAWMAN | Nov 28, 2024 | MOLA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3236416 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015098655 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015302568 |
| SEARCH | DE3236416 |
| SEARCH | JPS5982150 |
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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Published international application - A1
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