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The patent EP3592514 was granted to BIC Violex on May 19, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 9, 2018 under application number EP18710838A. 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 | Feb 10, 2022 | DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS | Feb 10, 2022 | 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 | WO2006081842 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1520834 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2100646 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB543801 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012023762 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4309821 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5784785 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1520834 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2100646 |
| OPPOSITION | GB543801 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012023762 |
| OPPOSITION | US4309821 |
| OPPOSITION | US5784785 |
| OPPOSITION | US950113 |
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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