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The patent EP3322487 was granted to WM Wrigley JR on Nov 5, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 14, 2016 under application number EP16742542A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERFETTI VAN MELLE | Oct 6, 2021 | BIANCHETTI & MINOJA WITH TREVISAN & CUONZO IPS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4454163 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4454164 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4671961 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5000943 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5405836 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006013779 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007134168 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0170184 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007064505 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007064519 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007126651 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006013779 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0170184 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004004650 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007126651 |
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