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The patent EP2166078 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Nov 21, 2018. The application was filed on Sep 12, 2008 under application number EP08164309A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNILEVER | Aug 16, 2019 | BROOIJMANS | ADMISSIBLE |
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| SEARCH | EP1930403 |
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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