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The patent EP3111903 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Jan 12, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 8, 2012 under application number EP15201454A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| ONTEX BVBA | Nov 26, 2018 | FINNEGAN EUROPE | ADMISSIBLE |
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