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The patent EP3160428 was granted to Unilever on Aug 7, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 11, 2015 under application number EP15727678A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | May 7, 2020 | ARCH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0348015 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1504752 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2943255 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011143984 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012145175 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014060567 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9629983 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9930675 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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Annex
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Jun 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 1, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
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May 31, 2021
Annex
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May 31, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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May 28, 2021
Annex
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May 28, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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May 28, 2021
Letter to the Legal Division
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Mar 31, 2021
Communication from the Legal Division
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Legal Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication of amended entries
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request concerning representative opponent
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Request concerning representative opponent
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Decision to grant a European patent
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May 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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May 27, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
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May 27, 2019
French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Examination started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Written opinion
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Notification of election of EPO
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Copy of the international search report
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Dec 30, 2015
Published international application - A1
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Abstract
PCTRO
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Description
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