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The patent EP3420063 was granted to Henkel on Sep 15, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 20, 2017 under application number EP17705906A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRUPO AC MARCA | Jun 14, 2022 | GILLE HRABAL PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Jun 14, 2022 | PAREDES ROJAS | ADMISSIBLE |
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | May 20, 2022 | P&G PATENT BELGIUM UK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012055775 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013064340 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0000224 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003100465 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010227930 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004009754 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9817759 |
| OPPOSITION | GB964448 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11302104 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010227930 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011117032 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012225948 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015282480 |
| OPPOSITION | US7939488 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009112843 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012121964 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013098547 |
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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