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The patent EP2660309 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Mar 22, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 18, 2008 under application number EP13177807A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF | Dec 21, 2017 | BASF ASSOCIATION | ADMISSIBLE |
| UNILEVER UNILEVER | Dec 21, 2017 | VAN BENTHUM | ADMISSIBLE |
| DALLI WERKE | Dec 18, 2017 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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