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.

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

Last updated on: Oct 29, 2026
CompanyTotal Oppositions
HENKEL1453
L'OREAL409
BEIERSDORF349
KAO GERMANY272
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE244
DALLI WERKE120
BASF77
FIRMENICH55
EMIL KIESSLING55
STADA ARZNEIMITTEL50

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

Last updated on: Oct 29, 2026
CompanyTotal Oppositions
L'OREAL201
BEIERSDORF158
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE118
UNILEVER108
HENKEL74
KAO GERMANY49
KAO28
COLGATE PALMOLIVE25
BASF22
NOXELL21

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

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: Oct 29, 2026
Patent NumberTitleApplicantOpposition DateOpposition Name
Quaternary Ester Ammonium Compound CompositionsKAOOct 26, 2026L'OREAL
Patch Product Based On Natural PolymersBAKELOct 21, 2026ELKINGTON AND FIFE
Natural Composition Based On Polymers To Be Electrospun, And Method To Prepare The SameBAKELOct 19, 2026TECHSPIN SRO
Patch Product Based On Natural PolymersBAKELOct 19, 2026TECHSPIN SRO
Sunscreen CosmeticSHISEIDOOct 14, 2026BEIERSDORF
Shampoo Composition Comprising Decyl Glucoside And A Cationic GuarTHE PROCTER & GAMBLEOct 12, 2026HENKEL
Liquid Personal Care Compositions And Methods For The SameCOLGATE PALMOLIVEOct 12, 2026HENKEL
Bleaching Composition Comprising Pigment And Method For Bleaching Of Keratin FibersKAO GERMANYSep 30, 2026L'OREAL
Compositions With Anionic And Cationic PolymersTHE PROCTER & GAMBLESep 29, 2026L'OREAL
Lipid Mixture Consisting Of Liquid Oils, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils, And Shea ButterBEIERSDORFSep 28, 2026DALLI WERKE

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: Oct 29, 2026
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
Apr 13, 2022Sulfate Free Personal Cleansing Composition Comprising Low Inorganic SaltTHE PROCTER & GAMBLE7
Mar 13, 2019Octocrylene-Free Sunscreen Comprising Diethyl Hexyl Butamido TriazoneBEIERSDORF7
May 27, 2020Use Of Antioxidants For The Preparation Of Pharmaceutical Or Cosmetic Compositions For Protecting The Skin From Damages By Infrared-RadiationsSTADA ARZNEIMITTEL6
Jan 18, 2017Hyaluronic Acid-Based Gels Including Anesthetic AgentsALLERGAN INDUSTRIE6
Jul 17, 2019Octocrylene-Free Sunscreen Agent Containing Diethylaminohydroxybenz OylhexylbenzoateBEIERSDORF6
Jul 17, 2019Octocrylene-Free Sunscreen Agent Comprising DiethylhexylbutamidotriazoneBEIERSDORF6
Oct 25, 2017Cosmetic And Dermatological Solar CompositionsBEIERSDORF5
Apr 24, 2019Octocrylene-Free Sunscreen Agent With DiethylaminohydroxybenzoylhexylbenzoateBEIERSDORF5