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Patent Oppositions in cosmetics industry

Explore the competitive field of cosmetics where companies are constantly innovating to stay ahead. Discover the latest patent opposition trends, top companies filing and facing patent oppositions, and the most recent patents under dispute. Stay informed on patent activity in cosmetics technology and learn how to protect your intellectual property.

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Explore the top companies that have filed the most patent oppositions in the technology industry.

Explore the top companies that have faced the most patent oppositions in the technology industry.

Last updated on: Nov 20, 2025
CompanyTotal Oppositions
L'OREAL141
BEIERSDORF126
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE79
UNILEVER59
HENKEL51
KAO GERMANY42
KAO17
BASF16
STADA ARZNEIMITTEL15
NOXELL14

Explore the top law firms that have filed the most patent oppositions in the technology industry.

Last updated on: Nov 20, 2025
Law FirmTotal Oppositions Filed
LOREAL62
LKGLOBAL LORENZ & KOPF54
F & E PATENT26
BEIERSDORF19
GRIT18
HERZOG PATENTANWALTS15
HAMM & WITTKOPP13
BASF ASSOCIATION13
STRYCH12
LAVOIX11

Patent challenges are becoming increasingly common in the cosmetics industry as companies work to protect their innovations in a highly competitive market. These legal battles can significantly impact the development and release of new technologies. Below is a list of the latest patents that have been opposed in the cosmetics industry, offering a snapshot of the ongoing struggles over intellectual property rights. For anyone involved in this industry, understanding these patent disputes is essential for navigating its future.

Last updated on: Nov 20, 2025
Patent NumberTitleApplicantOpposition DateOpposition Name
Process For Preparing A Surfactant Composition Based On A Glycine Betaine Ester Salt, And Composition Thus ObtainedSURFACTGREENOct 15, 2025BALS & VOGEL PATENTANWALTE
Sunscreen Compositions Comprising Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Triazine Derivatives And PhotostabilizerBASFOct 15, 2025DSM ASSETS
Water-Based Saturation Agent For Wet WipesDR SCHUMACHEROct 14, 2025BEIERSDORF
Process For Preparing A Surfactant Composition Based On A Glycine Betaine Ester Salt, And Composition Thus ObtainedSURFACTGREENOct 14, 2025CLARIANT
Sunscreen Compositions Comprising Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Triazine Derivatives And PhotostabilizerBASFOct 14, 2025RIECK
Novel Sophorolipid Compound And Composition Comprising SameSARAYAOct 8, 2025MURGITROYD
Process For Protecting And Repairing Keratin Fibres, Based On Oxidized Polysaccharide And On (Poly)Saccharide With Amine GroupL'OREALSep 29, 2025HENKEL
Hair Conditioning CompositionKAO GERMANYSep 18, 2025L'OREAL
Mousse-Like Cosmetic PreparationBEIERSDORFSep 18, 2025ROQUETTE FRERES
Hydratable Concentrated Surfactant Composition Substantially Free Of IsethionatesUNILEVERSep 18, 2025HENKEL

To stay ahead in the competitive cosmetics industry, companies are constantly innovating. Here are the top patents facing oppositions in the cosmetics industry. Stay informed on the latest opposition trends and learn how to protect your intellectual property.

Last updated on: Nov 20, 2025
Patent NumberPublication DateTitleApplicantTotal Oppositions
May 27, 2020Use Of Antioxidants For The Preparation Of Pharmaceutical Or Cosmetic Compositions For Protecting The Skin From Damages By Infrared-RadiationsSTADA ARZNEIMITTEL9
Sep 7, 2022Sulfate Free Clear Personal Cleansing Composition Comprising Low Inorganic SaltTHE PROCTER & GAMBLE8
Mar 13, 2019Octocrylene-Free Sunscreen Comprising Diethyl Hexyl Butamido TriazoneBEIERSDORF7
Apr 13, 2022Sulfate Free Personal Cleansing Composition Comprising Low Inorganic SaltTHE PROCTER & GAMBLE7
May 27, 2020Use Of Antioxidants For The Preparation Of Pharmaceutical Or Cosmetic Compositions For Protecting The Skin From Damages By Infrared-RadiationsSTADA ARZNEIMITTEL6
Jul 17, 2019Octocrylene-Free Sunscreen Agent Containing Diethylaminohydroxybenz OylhexylbenzoateBEIERSDORF6
Jul 17, 2019Octocrylene-Free Sunscreen Agent Comprising DiethylhexylbutamidotriazoneBEIERSDORF6
Apr 24, 2019Octocrylene-Free Sunscreen Agent With DiethylaminohydroxybenzoylhexylbenzoateBEIERSDORF5
Aug 14, 2019Cosmetic Composition Comprising 1,2-Alkanediol(S)And Triazine(S)BEIERSDORF5
Oct 25, 2017Cosmetic And Dermatological Solar CompositionsBEIERSDORF5