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The patent EP3097173 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Dec 23, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 8, 2015 under application number EP15700624A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Sep 23, 2021 | PAREDES ROJAS | ADMISSIBLE |
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