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The patent EP3512486 was granted to L'Oreal on Jul 12, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 6, 2017 under application number EP17761527A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENKEL | Jul 20, 2021 | LKGLOBAL LORENZ & KOPF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR2994693 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014029842 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2994693 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014029842 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2438900 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006136880 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014029842 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017146560 |
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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