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The patent EP3212296 was granted to Unilever on May 22, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 22, 2015 under application number EP15784070A. 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 | Feb 21, 2020 | MATHYS & SQUIRE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2113116 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003215399 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005163737 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011038823 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4359456 |
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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