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The patent EP3478462 was granted to The Gillette on Jun 14, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 27, 2017 under application number EP17737167A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS | Mar 14, 2024 | DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS | Mar 14, 2024 | DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2008034590 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009049695 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5263256 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5645894 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7024776 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7607230 |
| EXAMINATION | CN102427918B |
| EXAMINATION | US2007062047 |
| EXAMINATION | US2010287781 |
| EXAMINATION | US2014360021 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4211006 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011008617 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016077201 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9710083 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007062047 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010287781 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014360021 |
| OPPOSITION | US4012551 |
| OPPOSITION | US4211006 |
| OPPOSITION | US6228428 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007034411 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007045580 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010132645 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011008617 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011008851 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013036283 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016077201 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9710083 |
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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