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The patent EP2737042 was granted to Henkel on Apr 6, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 24, 2012 under application number EP12740133A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | Dec 14, 2018 | RUSSELL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE2412837 |
| EXAMINATION | DE19843571 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0146184 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009106406 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010135499 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4445088 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1614742 |
| OPPOSITION | US2969329 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005116320 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006032327 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006128525 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009106406 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010135499 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9605283 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9748786 |
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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