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The patent EP2992662 was granted to Essity Hygiene And Health Aktiebolag on Jun 17, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 30, 2013 under application number EP13723701A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL HARTMANN | Mar 17, 2021 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| HENKEL | Mar 16, 2021 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2012105839 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008036614 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012268278 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2287759 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH05245169 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003137425 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007270774 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008036614 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011263952 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012130330 |
| OPPOSITION | US7250547 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008035151 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011054045 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011156862 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012084987 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013003905 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013061180 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014177203 |
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