Patent No. EP2640331 (titled "Absorbent Article") was filed by Unicharm on Nov 14, 2011. The application was issued on May 8, 2019.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY CLARK WORLDWIDE | Dec 20, 2016 | DEHNS |
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