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Methods For Reducing Food Intake And Controlling The Weight Of Animals - EP1981355

The patent EP1981355 was granted to Hills PET Nutrition on Mar 14, 2018. The application was originally filed on Jan 23, 2007 under application number EP07717361A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP1981355

HILLS PET NUTRITION
Application Number
EP07717361A
Filing Date
Jan 23, 2007
Status
Revoked
Aug 8, 2024
Grant Date
Mar 14, 2018
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