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The patent EP3101110 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Aug 30, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 22, 2007 under application number EP16161866A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALLI WERKE | May 28, 2024 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| HENKEL | May 27, 2024 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | EP1070115 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2003087790 |
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| DESCRIPTION | US2004048764 |
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| OPPOSITION | EP1712610 |
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| OPPOSITION | WO2007087257 |
| SEARCH | US2002112294 |
| SEARCH | US2005059130 |
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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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