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The patent EP2606870 was granted to Reckitt Benckiser on Mar 22, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 10, 2003 under application number EP13160349A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLAXOSMITHKLINE | Dec 20, 2017 | HALEON PATENT DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| ELM PLASTIC | Nov 27, 2017 | SEDLACEK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10114423 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0542295 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1560554 |
| OPPOSITION | US5620434 |
| OPPOSITION | US6056135 |
| OPPOSITION | US6179823 |
| OPPOSITION | USD260814S |
| OPPOSITION | USD445176S |
| OPPOSITION | WO02085429 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9501924 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9517874 |
| SEARCH | DE10114423 |
| SEARCH | EP0542295 |
| SEARCH | US6056135 |
| SEARCH | WO02085429 |
| SEARCH | WO9517874 |
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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Advice of delivery
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French translation of claims
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Description
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Text intended for grant
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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