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The patent EP2854802 was granted to Galderma Research on Aug 24, 2022. The application was filed on May 30, 2013 under application number EP13726504A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".
Synthesis of an oil-in-water emulsion with good physical and chemical stability, a rapid rate of penetration and a high level of penetration into the epidermis and/or the dermis. The composition comprises 3′′-tert-butyl-4′-(2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-4′′ acid.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| GENERICS UK | Apr 24, 2019 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0826366 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0989846 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1831149 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5851538 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2915682 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006066978 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1831149 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2065032 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006110415 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011070274 |
| OPPOSITION | US6531141 |
| OPPOSITION | US7820186 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008148968 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008152064 |
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