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The patent EP1779839 was granted to Beiersdorf on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 23, 2006 under application number EP06122723A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_366/2025 | Apr 28, 2025 | Beiersdorf | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Feb 24, 2012 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| THE BOOTS | Feb 24, 2012 | GOODIER | ADMISSIBLE |
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | Feb 24, 2012 | ENGISCH | WITHDRAWN |
| L'OREAL | Feb 20, 2012 | LOREAL | ADMISSIBLE |
| HENKEL | Feb 8, 2012 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | WO0078277 |
| OTHER | EP1537854 |
| SEARCH | EP1078638 |
| SEARCH | EP1426029 |
| SEARCH | JP2000178162 |
| SEARCH | WO2004110366 |
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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