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The patent EP3656839 was granted to Henkel on Jan 3, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 19, 2019 under application number EP19209989A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | Oct 3, 2024 | GILL JENNINGS & EVERY | ADMISSIBLE |
| UNILEVER UNILEVER | Aug 30, 2024 | BROOIJMANS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005062479 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1759624 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0994934 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1262539 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2652108 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2733195 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3008159 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007054828 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010216683 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012015858 |
| OPPOSITION | US6281181 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015086761 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015132279 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016198446 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018169421 |
| SEARCH | DE102009027164 |
| SEARCH | DE102013225920 |
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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