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The patent EP2768936 was granted to Basf on Mar 1, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 12, 2012 under application number EP12770153A. 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 | Nov 21, 2017 | LESLIE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19819187 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0851023 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5981456 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02064719 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010020765 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9905248 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1721962 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5981456 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010020765 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1721962 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1586067 |
| OPPOSITION | US5981456 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009024780 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010020765 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010116139 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9839404 |
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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Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2017
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jan 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2016
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Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2016
Sep 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Sep 6, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Sep 6, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2016
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2016
Aug 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 19, 2014
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2014
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Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
May 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
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Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
May 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 30, 2014
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Mar 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
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Aug 27, 2013
Written opinion
PCT2
Aug 27, 2013
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May 2, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 25, 2013
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Mar 12, 2013
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PCT demand form
PCT2
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(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
Oct 12, 2012
Abstract
PCTRO
Oct 12, 2012
Claims
PCTRO
Oct 12, 2012
Description
PCTRO
Oct 12, 2012