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The patent EP3569210 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Apr 27, 2022. The application was filed on May 15, 2018 under application number EP18172398A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH | Jan 27, 2023 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5500451 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5817704 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5856366 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5869171 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6369121 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6376565 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6525106 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010118272 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011081987 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1397099 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015119837 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017156947 |
| OPPOSITION | US4673402 |
| OPPOSITION | US5833678 |
| OPPOSITION | US6479415 |
| OPPOSITION | US7687680 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013185800 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9963923 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9963925 |
| SEARCH | US2002123728 |
| SEARCH | WO2007069964 |
| SEARCH | WO2011092025 |
| SEARCH | WO2015187789 |
| SEARCH | WO9963923 |
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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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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