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The patent EP3286292 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Mar 20, 2019. The application was filed on Apr 19, 2016 under application number EP16718970A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENKEL | Dec 9, 2019 | VIERING | ADMISSIBLE |
| UNILEVER UNILEVER | Dec 5, 2019 | BROOIJMANS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2133410 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003060387 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03031264 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009047124 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10053329 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1031831 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003060387 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007259170 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007269651 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012048769 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014283484 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0183669 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03010266 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03031637 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013036662 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014016144 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014089270 |
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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