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The patent EP3614876 was granted to Babyliss Faco on Oct 18, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 30, 2018 under application number EP18713286A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYSON TECHNOLOGY | Nov 19, 2021 | LOBBAN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CN103349418 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006098962 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5790749 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012076885 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102007047647 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19835791 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19835791 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1834540 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2648565 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2469138 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS54161454 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006213074 |
| OPPOSITION | US4258408 |
| OPPOSITION | US4972065 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009047082 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015112840 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017187128 |
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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