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Propylene Polymers For Lab/Medical Devices - EP2340166

The patent EP2340166 was granted to Fina Technology on Oct 2, 2019. The application was originally filed on Oct 20, 2009 under application number EP09822518A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2340166

FINA TECHNOLOGY
Application Number
EP09822518A
Filing Date
Oct 20, 2009
Status
Opposition Rejected
May 27, 2022
Grant Date
Oct 2, 2019
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Patent Citations (21) New

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (14) New

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