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The patent EP4256010 was granted to Unilever on Jul 17, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 26, 2021 under application number EP21811400A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4256010

UNILEVER
Application Number
EP21811400A
Filing Date
Nov 26, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 14, 2024
Publication Date
Jul 17, 2024
External Links
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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
HENKELApr 14, 2025-ADMISSIBLE
DALLI WERKEMar 26, 2025F & E PATENTADMISSIBLE

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