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The patent EP3504052 was granted to AW Faber Castell Cosmetics on Mar 23, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 10, 2017 under application number EP17751100A. 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 | Dec 23, 2022 | 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 | DE102004021048 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006030339 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012308290 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9823433 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014112876 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0771642 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2390294 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002205487 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001048839 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010207071 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013121747 |
| OPPOSITION | US6864320 |
| OTHER | EP3504052 |
| OTHER | US2012308290 |
| OTHER | US2013121747 |
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