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Cosmetic Compositions For Soft-Focus - EP3972552

The patent EP3972552 was granted to Unilever on Nov 2, 2022. The application was originally filed on May 12, 2020 under application number EP20726041A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3972552

UNILEVER
Application Number
EP20726041A
Filing Date
May 12, 2020
Status
Revoked
Aug 22, 2025
Grant Date
Nov 2, 2022
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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "caractéristiques techniques SB-300 functional powder speciality", Miyoshi, (20230101), pages 1 - 1, XP093073078-
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Cellulobeads", Daito, (20160609), pages 1 - 16, XP093073068-
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "KF-6028 Emulsifying Branched Silicone", Shin Etsu, (20150930), pages 1 - 2, Shin Etsu, URL: https://www.shinetsusilicone-global.com/products/personalcare/pdf/KF/KF-6028.pdf, (20230811), XP093073073-
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