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The patent EP2767268 was granted to Johnson & Johnson Consumer on Nov 13, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2007 under application number EP14167975A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONTEX BVBA | Nov 30, 2017 | LARANGE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4357827 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4555430 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4589876 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4608047 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4687478 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4900320 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4950264 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2078527 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004236297 |
| OPPOSITION | US5460623 |
| OPPOSITION | US6503234 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006034063 |
| SEARCH | GB2284741 |
| SEARCH | US2004236297 |
| SEARCH | US6503234 |
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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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Refund of fees
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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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Communication to designated inventor
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