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The patent EP3598967 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Mar 15, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 26, 2018 under application number EP18185894A. 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 | Dec 15, 2023 | FIJNVANDRAAT | ADMISSIBLE |
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| OPPOSITION | US2008153730 |
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| OPPOSITION | WO2011120780 |
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| OPPOSITION | WO2017189493 |
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