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The patent EP2976352 was granted to Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 21, 2014 under application number EP14768321A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF BEAUTY CARE SOLUTIONS FRANCE | May 18, 2022 | CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0967226 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010071938 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010091251 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2502991 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0823979 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013071356 |
| SEARCH | WO2010091251 |
| SEARCH | WO2015031950 |
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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