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The patent EP3484437 was granted to Colgate Palmolive on Apr 7, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 11, 2016 under application number EP16756876A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNILEVER UNILEVER | Nov 26, 2021 | TANSLEY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1935395 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005038181 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2015037266 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5122370 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5776435 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015099642 |
| OPPOSITION | CN105434315 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014314691 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007013937 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007106295 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011056759 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014147630 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014184084 |
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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