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The patent EP2964740 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Oct 4, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 5, 2014 under application number EP14715151A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARIANT PRODUKTE DEUTSCHLAND | Jun 29, 2018 | K | ADMISSIBLE |
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