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Unit Dose Cleaning Composition - EP4359498

The patent EP4359498 was granted to Unilever on Feb 12, 2025. The application was filed on Jun 17, 2022 under application number EP22734297A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4359498

UNILEVER
Application Number
EP22734297A
Filing Date
Jun 17, 2022
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 10, 2025
Publication Date
Feb 12, 2025
External Links
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Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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
THE PROCTER & GAMBLENov 12, 2025RUSSELLADMISSIBLE
HENKELNov 10, 2025-ADMISSIBLE

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Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

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