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The patent EP3370928 was granted to The Gillette on Jan 1, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 31, 2016 under application number EP16791280A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIC VIOLEX SINGLE MEMBER | Dec 16, 2022 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2005198830 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007050982 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002023352 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015051845 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3768162 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3935639 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3970194 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0605880 |
| OPPOSITION | US3970194 |
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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