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The patent EP3313372 was granted to Lifestyles Healthcare PTE on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on May 30, 2016 under application number EP16813361A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Jan 29, 2021 | HEWETT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003215532 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006034936 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006240997 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014055621 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014055627 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004018954 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014055621 |
| SEARCH | JP2013138754 |
| SEARCH | WO2014055621 |
| SEARCH | WO2014152154 |
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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Document concerning representation
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Decision to grant a European patent
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(Electronic) Receipt
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Submission concerning representation
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Notification of the recording of a change
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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