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Absorbent Article Comprising A Laminate Which Comprises Beamed Elastics - EP4197507

The patent EP4197507 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Oct 9, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 19, 2017 under application number EP23154101A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4197507

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE
Application Number
EP23154101A
Filing Date
Dec 19, 2017
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 6, 2024
Publication Date
Oct 9, 2024
External Links
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Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTHJul 9, 2025HOFFMANN EITLEADMISSIBLE
KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDEJul 9, 2025DEHNSADMISSIBLE

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