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Improved Brewing Process - EP2402425

The patent EP2402425 was granted to DSM Assets on Apr 14, 2021. The application was originally filed on Jun 22, 2007 under application number EP11181073A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2402425

DSM ASSETS
Application Number
EP11181073A
Filing Date
Jun 22, 2007
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 12, 2021
Grant Date
Apr 14, 2021
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