Patent No. EP2971234 (titled "Method For Preparing And Treating A Steel Substrate") was filed by PPG Industries Ohio on Mar 7, 2014. The application was issued on Dec 2, 2020.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| CHEMETALL | Sep 1, 2021 | STEFFAN & KIEHNE |
| CHEMETALL | Sep 1, 2021 | STEFFAN & KIEHNE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB |
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