“Kimberly-Clark’s Patent Appeal for Wet Wipes Rejected by European Court”

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the manufacturer behind widely recognized brands such as Andrex and Huggies, has encountered a setback with the European Patent Office (EPO). The EPO dismissed Kimberly-Clark’s appeal concerning the company’s wet wipes, citing a lack of inventive step and insufficient disclosure of the invention. This ruling builds upon ongoing discussions around the patentability of everyday consumer goods. For further details, please refer to the original article.