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The patent EP2818156 was granted to Beiersdorf on Aug 1, 2018. The application was filed on Mar 12, 2009 under application number EP14174032A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF | Apr 29, 2019 | BASF ASSOCIATION | ADMISSIBLE |
| DALLI WERKE | Apr 25, 2019 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2005123013 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005059742 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006034320 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007024342 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10247695 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1762217 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1994921 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005123013 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006079632 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006106114 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008058719 |
| SEARCH | DE102004002170 |
| SEARCH | DE102005059742 |
| SEARCH | DE202006005494U |
| SEARCH | JPS6348209 |
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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Aug 13, 2018
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Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jun 19, 2018
English translation of the claims
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Jun 19, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Jun 19, 2018
French translation of claims
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Jun 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 21, 2018
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Mar 21, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Mar 21, 2018
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Apr 18, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Apr 13, 2017
Note on telephone consultation
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Apr 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
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Payment of fees and costs
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Annex
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Claims
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Description
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Annex to the communication
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Mar 24, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Mar 18, 2016
Examination started
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Jul 22, 2015
Letter concerning the priority
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Jan 8, 2015
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Refund of fees
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Refund of fees
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Refund of fees
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Jan 5, 2015
Refund of fees
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Dec 17, 2014
Refund of fees
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Dec 3, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Dec 1, 2014
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European search opinion
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Dec 1, 2014
European search report
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Nov 20, 2014
Modified abstract
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Nov 17, 2014
Search started
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Nov 7, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Nov 7, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
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Payment of fees and costs
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 26, 2014
Abstract
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Jun 26, 2014
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Claims
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Jun 26, 2014
Description
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Jun 26, 2014
Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Jun 26, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
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Jan 22, 2010