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The patent EP3783118 was granted to Arcelormittal on Apr 12, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 6, 2013 under application number EP20157000A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THYSSENKRUPP STEEL EUROPE | Jan 12, 2024 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR2780984 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2807447 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009080292 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10130782 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011069906 |
| SEARCH | JP2006104546 |
| SEARCH | US2013180305 |
| SEARCH | WO2011069906 |
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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