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The patent EP3365420 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Jun 4, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 20, 2016 under application number EP16790824A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNILEVER UNILEVER | Mar 22, 2022 | REIJNS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2008305982 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3157633 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3927044 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4912203 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5071440 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7186680 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2166077 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011020991 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016073400 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016205587 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009286709 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010069283 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011196137 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012054058 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014099879 |
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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