The patent EP3225232 was granted to Shiseido on Dec 20, 2023. The application was originally filed on Nov 28, 2014 under application number EP14906718A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| EXAMINATION | - anonymous, "Perfect Essence Sunscreen A+N", GNPD, MINTEL, (20140415), Database accession no. 2370257, URL: www.gnpd.com, XP055594674 | - |
| OPPOSITION | - Anonymous, "RheozanĀ® SH Natural Rheology Polymer for Smooth & Velvety Skin Feel ", Solvay Novecare - Product description, Solvay Novecare, (20161231), pages 1 - 2, Solvay Novecare - Product description, URL: https://glenncorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/InCos2017-AP-Rheozan-SH-Flyer-A4-AP.pdf, (20191125), XP009542226 | - |
| OPPOSITION | - Deckner George, "Ask the Expert: Are there any good all natural thickeners for water-based formulations?", Ultrus Prospector Knowledge Center, (20140328), pages 1 - 3, Ultrus Prospector Knowledge Center, URL: https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/404/pcc-ask-expert-good-natural-options-thicken-water-based-formulations/, XP093222670 | - |
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