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The patent EP2982738 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Jun 29, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 9, 2015 under application number EP15175999A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALLI WERKE | Aug 19, 2019 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| HENKEL | Aug 19, 2019 | VIERING | ADMISSIBLE |
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