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Absorbent Articles And Methods Of Making - EP4042994

The patent EP4042994 was granted to Ontex on Mar 13, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 19, 2020 under application number EP22164487A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4042994

ONTEX
Application Number
EP22164487A
Filing Date
Mar 19, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Feb 9, 2024
Publication Date
Mar 13, 2024
External Links
Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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
DRYLOCKDec 13, 2024ARNOLD & SIEDSMAADMISSIBLE
ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTHDec 13, 2024HOFFMANN EITLEADMISSIBLE
KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDEDec 9, 2024DEHNSADMISSIBLE

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