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The patent EP2859880 was granted to Noxell on Feb 14, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 14, 2014 under application number EP14176849A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAO GERMANY | Nov 14, 2018 | GRIT | ADMISSIBLE |
| HENKEL | Nov 9, 2018 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | JP2002363047 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003055174 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004189638 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011024300 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012089665 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013041485 |
| SEARCH | EP2298417 |
| SEARCH | JP2013112641 |
| SEARCH | WO2004052275 |
| SEARCH | WO2006060568 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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French translation of claims
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General authorisation
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Search started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Jul 14, 2014
Abstract
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Description
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