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The patent EP2985027 was granted to Church & Dwight on Mar 31, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 16, 2014 under application number EP14181205A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATENTANWALT DIPL ING DIETZE | Dec 22, 2021 | VON ROHR PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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