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The patent EP2535698 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Dec 6, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 21, 2011 under application number EP11189960A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE | Sep 5, 2024 | DEHNS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20100154618 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009192035 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009258994 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009275470 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010068520 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3860003 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3929135 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4324246 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4340706 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4342314 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4463045 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5006394 |
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| DESCRIPTION | US5849816 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7537832 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006083584 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010095427 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9319715 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9516746 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9934841 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9934842 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009192481 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0765649 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2399944 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004167486 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005031850 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005222547 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007156108 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009275470 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010095427 |
| SEARCH | EP0765649 |
| SEARCH | US2009270825 |
| SEARCH | US5849816 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Amended claims with annotations
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Request for grant of a European patent
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