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The patent EP2729188 was granted to Scjohnson & SON on Nov 4, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2012 under application number EP12737665A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | Aug 4, 2021 | GILL JENNINGS & EVERY | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1593396 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02089862 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004062813 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007002778 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011159350 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9921659 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007172382 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008017671 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011159350 |
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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