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The patent EP2512406 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Jan 24, 2018. The application was originally filed on Dec 16, 2010 under application number EP10798886A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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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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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for further processing
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Annex to the communication
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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