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The patent EP3289139 was granted to Essity Hygiene And Health Aktiebolag on Aug 23, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 29, 2015 under application number EP15719469A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEPA NEDERLAND | May 23, 2024 | WITHERS & ROGERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102007017061 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1583869 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR20150038853 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2076615 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2095554 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101684627 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103284647 |
| OPPOSITION | CN1134486 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007017061 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010042282 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012107193 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0584675 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1583869 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2087171 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2122051 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2374930 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2402504 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2825699 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20150038853 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007033158 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008143580 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018156109 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9600811 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9635013 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9945204 |
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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