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The patent EP3068861 was granted to Ecolab USA on Mar 18, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 10, 2014 under application number EP14860353A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNILEVER UNILEVER UNILEVER | Dec 18, 2020 | VAN BENTHUM | ADMISSIBLE |
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| SEARCH | GB2274849 |
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