Tampon Applicator - EP4088701

The patent EP4088701 was granted to Ontex on Aug 7, 2024. The application was originally filed on May 11, 2021 under application number EP21173212A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4088701

ONTEX
Application Number
EP21173212A
Filing Date
May 11, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 5, 2024
Grant Date
Aug 7, 2024
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Patent Citations (16) New

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DESCRIPTIONUS2015336311
DESCRIPTIONUS5931803
DESCRIPTIONUS6095999
OPPOSITIONUS2008255496
OPPOSITIONUS2011201992
OPPOSITIONUS2017143557
OPPOSITIONUS2018125726
OPPOSITIONUS4291696
OPPOSITIONUS5346468
OPPOSITIONUS5547701
OPPOSITIONUS6045526
OPPOSITIONUS7226436
SEARCHUS2002183182
SEARCHUS2003163080
SEARCHWO2007146270
SEARCHWO9640031

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