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The patent EP3625321 was granted to Henkel on May 1, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 26, 2018 under application number EP18720246A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | Mar 9, 2022 | P&G PATENT GERMANY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010055770 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102010055770 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2746379 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016139133 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2606393 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2217341 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008031115 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004116539 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004247534 |
| OPPOSITION | US5296157 |
| OPPOSITION | US5518645 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010034736 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012061991 |
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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