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Absorbent Articles And Methods Of Making - EP3941407

The patent EP3941407 was granted to Ontex on Nov 6, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 20, 2020 under application number EP20713276A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3941407

ONTEX
Application Number
EP20713276A
Filing Date
Mar 20, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 3, 2024
Publication Date
Nov 6, 2024
External Links
Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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.

CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDEAug 5, 2025DEHNSADMISSIBLE
DRYLOCKJul 25, 2025ARNOLD & SIEDSMAADMISSIBLE

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