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The patent EP4039607 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Aug 16, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 9, 2021 under application number EP21156132A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENKEL | May 13, 2024 | KBN | ADMISSIBLE |
| HENKEL | May 13, 2024 | PATENTANWALTE BAUER VORBERG KAYSER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0454506 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1136372 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1783058 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2808265 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2358391 |
| OPPOSITION | US1130271 |
| OPPOSITION | US117349 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007235511 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018022498 |
| OPPOSITION | US2711282 |
| OPPOSITION | US3116007 |
| OPPOSITION | US3692231 |
| OPPOSITION | US5040722 |
| OPPOSITION | US6296175 |
| OPPOSITION | US7757843 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0220361 |
| SEARCH | EP1783058 |
| SEARCH | GB2358391 |
| SEARCH | US5040722 |
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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