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The patent EP2512761 was granted to The Gillette on Jun 4, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 15, 2010 under application number EP10796244A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS | Apr 13, 2021 | DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS | Apr 13, 2021 | DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | US20050150744 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20090350286 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20090350446 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20090542141 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005039337 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6161288 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6212777 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6216349 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6243951 |
| EXAMINATION | US5761814 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006277759 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005108025 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9529043 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005039337 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006277759 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009178282 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009180826 |
| OPPOSITION | US4586255 |
| OPPOSITION | US4621424 |
| OPPOSITION | US4831731 |
| OPPOSITION | US5426851 |
| OPPOSITION | US5546660 |
| OPPOSITION | US5761814 |
| OPPOSITION | US5802721 |
| OPPOSITION | US6161288 |
| OPPOSITION | US6212777 |
| OPPOSITION | US6216349 |
| OPPOSITION | US6243951 |
| OPPOSITION | US6305084 |
| OPPOSITION | US7111401 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005108025 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010039749 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9217322 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9509071 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9529043 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9604111 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9737818 |
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