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The patent EP2694016 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Mar 19, 2025. The application was filed on Apr 4, 2012 under application number EP12719131A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE | Feb 22, 2018 | CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE | - |
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