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The patent EP3050955 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Nov 8, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 2, 2015 under application number EP15153518A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENKEL | Dec 14, 2020 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Dec 10, 2020 | CAWDELL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0458397 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0458398 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1022334 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5308532 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5856164 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6093562 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7153818 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0060060 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005090541 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006002643 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008010925 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9422800 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9623873 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9700324 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9906521 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9923211 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1721962 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1905818 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2166092 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2012144656 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008038189 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011130076 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012025740 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013092276 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013165725 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014011845 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014099854 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014206780 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8102891 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9112828 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9221385 |
| SEARCH | EP1905818 |
| SEARCH | EP2380961 |
| SEARCH | WO2014027181 |
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