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The patent EP2862561 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Oct 30, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 18, 2005 under application number EP14194680A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAO GERMANY | Jul 30, 2020 | GRIT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP3616154B |
| DESCRIPTION | US3155591 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3929678 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3958581 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3959461 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3962418 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4009256 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4152416 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4275055 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4387090 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10015149 |
| SEARCH | DE10015149 |
| SEARCH | DE10056909 |
| SEARCH | JPH08253409 |
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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Claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Modified abstract
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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