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The patent EP2773736 was granted to Henkel on Oct 10, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 12, 2012 under application number EP12773309A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALLI WERKE | Jul 9, 2019 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | Jul 9, 2019 | P&G PATENT BELGIUM UK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007008510 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0452106 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2005049775 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002049149 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5723431 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5952285 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0301883 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0623670 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005049775 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006021255 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013064357 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9103541 |
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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Refund of fees
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