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The patent EP2345711 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Sep 6, 2017. The application was filed on Apr 2, 2008 under application number EP08006709A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNILEVER UNILEVER | May 18, 2018 | BROOIJMANS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5770552 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0200994 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005003277 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006027086 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006055787 |
| OPPOSITION | US6214059 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0200994 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009040731 |
| SEARCH | US5770552 |
| SEARCH | WO0200994 |
| SEARCH | WO2005003277 |
| SEARCH | WO2006027086 |
| SEARCH | WO2006055787 |
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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