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The patent EP3230427 was granted to Henkel on Mar 6, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 5, 2015 under application number EP15790155A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVOZYMES | Dec 5, 2024 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013063460 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013171095 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014162001 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014183920 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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