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A61QLevel 3

SPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONS

**Definition:** This place covers:

**Glossary:** - (*) Core of the invention: Compounds in the composition or specific form (example: emulsion, foam) linked to the effect aimed. This means that not all compounds present in a composition are classified. To classify a document, the claims, the description and the examples have to be checked. Only specific components, i.e. those present in the exemplified compositions, are classified not a general concept or a general formula. - (**) Principal use vs. additional use: The principal use is linked to the effect intended in the document and is classified in A61Q . In the claims or examples further uses or types of compositions are often described which should be classified in A61Q . For example: a mixture of compounds is directed to an anti-aging purpose ( A61Q19/08 ) which is further introduced in sunscreen composition ( A61Q17/04 ).

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