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The patent EP3437627 was granted to Basf on Mar 5, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 5, 2018 under application number EP18181901A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'OREAL | Dec 17, 2020 | CABINET NONY | ADMISSIBLE |
| L'OREAL | Dec 17, 2020 | IPSILON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007017436 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007017440 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007017436 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007017536 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008052521 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1180359 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2179986 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3093005 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3093008 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013287714 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014140940 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010046048 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011042087 |
| OTHER | DE102013213170 |
| SEARCH | EP3093006 |
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