The patent EP2934698 was granted to L'Oreal on Jan 30, 2019. The application was originally filed on Dec 20, 2013 under application number EP13826885A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0669323 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2463264 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6225467 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004085412 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006034982 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006034985 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006034991 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006034992 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006035000 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006035007 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9206778 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012213845 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012069362 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012069363 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2939669 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011251242 |
| OPPOSITION | US2463264 |
| OPPOSITION | US5585091 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012069363 |
NPL citations refer to non-patent references such as research papers, articles, or other publications cited during examination or opposition phases.
| Citation Phase | Reference Text |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | - Anonymous, "Annexe VI LISTE DES FILTRES ULTRAVIOLETS ADMIS DANS LES PRODUITS COSMETIQUES", Journal officiel de l`Union européenne, (20091222), pages L342/201 - L342/202, XP055652132 |
| OPPOSITION | - DEFLANDRE et al., "PHOTOSTABILITY ASSESSMENT OF SUNSCREENS. BENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR AND DIBENZOYLMETHANE DERIVATIVES", International Journal of Cosmetic Science, (19880000), vol. 10, pages 53 - 62, XP009068577 |
| OPPOSITION | - Dr. Jetske Ultee, "The Quest for the Perfect Sun Cream", (20120623), URL: https://www.dr-jetskeultee.com/blog/the-quest-for-the-perfect-sun-cream, XP055652130 |
| OPPOSITION | - Günter Verheugen, "Recommandation de la Commission du 22 septembre 2006 relative aux produits de protection solaire et aux allégations des fabricants quant à leur efficacité", Journal officiel de l`Union européenne, (20060926), pages L 265/39 - L 265/ 43, XP055652140 |
| OPPOSITION | - PATRICK J . CROWLEY, "Excipients as stabilizers", PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TODAY, (19990000), vol. 2, no. 6, pages 237 - 243, XP002684614 |
| OPPOSITION | - GILABERTE et al., "Update on Photoprotection", Actas Dermo-Sifiliogràficas, (20100000), vol. 101, no. 8, pages 659 - 672, XP055652128 |
| OPPOSITION | - TRELA B C; WATERHOUSE A L, "RESVERATROL: ISOMERIC MOLAR ABSORPTIVITIES AND STABILITY", J.Agric. Food Chem., (19960000), vol. 44, pages 1253 - 1257, XP000583846 |
| OPPOSITION | - FOURTANIER et al., "Sunscreens containing the broad-spectrum UVA absorber, Mexoryl (R) SX, prevent the cutaneous detrimental effects of UV exposure: a review of clinical study results", Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, (20080000), vol. 24, pages 164 - 174, XP002618163 |
| OPPOSITION | - GONZALEZ et al., "Photostability of commercial sunscreens upon sun exposure and irradiation by ultraviolet lamps", BMC Dermatology, (20070000), vol. 7, pages 1 - 9, XP021023572 |
| OTHER | - "CRÈME BONNE MINE SPF15", SOCIÉTÉ CAUDALIE, (2012), pages 1 - 5, XP055224534 |
| OTHER | - "RECOMMANDATION DE LA COMMISSION", JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE, (20060922), pages L 265/39 - L 265/43, URL: HTTP://EUR-LEX.EUROPA.EU/LEXURISERV/LEXURISERV.DO?URI=OJ:L:2006:265:0039:0043:FR:PDF, XP055224528 |
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