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The patent EP3143985 was granted to L'Oreal on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 4, 2010 under application number EP16196203A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHR HANSEN | May 14, 2020 | UEXKULL & STOLBERG | ADMISSIBLE |
| LACBIOME | May 14, 2020 | BENEDETTO | ADMISSIBLE |
| SOFAR | May 14, 2020 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0199636 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0319028 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0325540 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0402072 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0852949 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2570377 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2872047 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2889057 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0228402 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03070260 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006007922 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1932510 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006171936 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008206171 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008206211 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0228402 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006000992 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007043933 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9929833 |
| SEARCH | EP1609463 |
| SEARCH | WO0228402 |
| SEARCH | WO03068250 |
| SEARCH | WO2005030230 |
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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