The EPO published patent EP4367258A1 for Unilever's method of assessing skin, filed by inventors Chen, Chu, Pu, Wang, and Xu. The patent covers genetic/molecular classification techniques for skin assessment, classified under IPC codes C12Q 1/6809, C12Q 1/689, G16B 45/00, and G16H 20/00. The application designates 35 states including all EU member states, UK, Switzerland, Norway, and other European countries.

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