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The patent EP2929803 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Nov 14, 2018. The application was filed on Jan 7, 2015 under application number EP15150297A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLGATE PALMOLIVE | Aug 14, 2019 | SCHICKER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | JP2004129683 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011030160 |
| OPPOSITION | US5926897 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010069919 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012022431 |
| SEARCH | AU2003252861 |
| SEARCH | WO0051462 |
| SEARCH | WO2012022431 |
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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