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The patent EP3167859 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on May 6, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 16, 2015 under application number EP15194752A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG | Feb 5, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE | Feb 1, 2021 | DEHNS | ADMISSIBLE |
| ONTEX | Nov 24, 2020 | MACCHETTA | WITHDRAWN |
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