Hot Stamped Component, Pre-Coated Steel Plate For Hot Stamping, And Hot Stamping Process - EP3611288

The patent EP3611288 was granted to Easyforming Technology on Nov 1, 2023. The application was originally filed on Dec 27, 2018 under application number EP18915788A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3611288

EASYFORMING TECHNOLOGY
Application Number
EP18915788A
Filing Date
Dec 27, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 29, 2023
Grant Date
Nov 1, 2023
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