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Dairy Product And Process - EP2429305

The patent EP2429305 was granted to Fonterra Operative Group on May 27, 2020. The application was originally filed on Apr 15, 2010 under application number EP10764718A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2429305

FONTERRA OPERATIVE GROUP
Application Number
EP10764718A
Filing Date
Apr 15, 2010
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 24, 2020
Grant Date
May 27, 2020
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