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The patent EP2931611 was granted to Henkel on Apr 8, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 24, 2013 under application number EP13731135A. 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 | Jan 8, 2021 | HODGETTS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5666785 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6787512 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009063355 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010135238 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2008004199 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007034471 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009063355 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010135238 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202010011606U |
| OPPOSITION | US2009120316 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010294153 |
| OPPOSITION | US5666785 |
| OPPOSITION | US6475977 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008004199 |
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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