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The patent EP2404988 was granted to Dalli Werke on Jan 24, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 7, 2010 under application number EP10007036A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PROCTER & GAMBLE | Oct 23, 2018 | P&G PATENT BELGIUM UK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0318470 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2042580 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3417023 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4289644 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4396521 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4842762 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4861517 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5490948 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0020542 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9720094 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2404988 |
| OPPOSITION | US5484553 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03052040 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9726319 |
| SEARCH | EP1365012 |
| SEARCH | US3741902 |
| SEARCH | US4909962 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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