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The patent EP3504040 was granted to AW Faber Castell Cosmetics on Nov 16, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 28, 2017 under application number EP17790682A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA SCHWANHAUSSER INDUSTRIE HOLDING | Aug 16, 2023 | HOEFER & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE2834479 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3137486 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0613634 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013121747 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5360281 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10106834 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH06255294 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2390294 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002205487 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001048839 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013121747 |
| OPPOSITION | US6864320 |
| OTHER | JPH06255294 |
| OTHER | US2013121747 |
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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