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The patent EP2827835 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Sep 7, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 19, 2013 under application number EP13715072A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'OREAL | Sep 18, 2020 | LOREAL | WITHDRAWN |
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Sep 18, 2020 | HERITAGE | WITHDRAWN |
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| EXAMINATION | EP2382961 |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1832275 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1902704 |
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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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