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The patent EP3328235 was granted to Koninklijke Philips on Nov 25, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 28, 2016 under application number EP16751230A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABYLISS FACO SPRL | Aug 24, 2021 | AWA BENELUX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1728450 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2009291545 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011108051 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015173477 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1728450 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009089945 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009291545 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010162150 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011108051 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015173477 |
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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French translation of claims
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