The opposition division of the European Patent Office has confirmed that Schülke & Mayr GmbH holds unrestricted European patent protection for several of their cosmetics and toiletries preservatives.
Among the products protected by this ruling is euxyl PE 9010, one of the company’s core products.
The ruling equally confirmed continued European patent protection for schülke’s sensiva PA 20 and euxyl K 900. “This decision in favour of our company provides legal certainty for our customers and for us,” said Bertrand Masselot, the company’s managing director.