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The patent EP2306881 was granted to Henkel on Sep 30, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 3, 2009 under application number EP09777606A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Jun 30, 2021 | HERITAGE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10260144 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002088502 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02077353 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03100153 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006026800 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006038341 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006043916 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006043973 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2134141 |
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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Communication from the Examining Division
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Published international application - A2
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