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Methods For Improving The Appearance Of Hyperpigmented Spot(S) With Multiple Actives - EP2448548

The patent EP2448548 was granted to The Procter & Gamble on Mar 1, 2017. The application was originally filed on Jul 22, 2010 under application number EP10737210A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2448548

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE
Application Number
EP10737210A
Filing Date
Jul 22, 2010
Status
Revoked
Aug 10, 2018
Publication Date
Mar 1, 2017
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Patent Citations (16) New

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

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