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Enzymatic Pre-Treatment Of Market Pulp To Improve Fiber Drainage And Physical Properties - EP2791412

The patent EP2791412 was granted to Enzymatic Deinking on Jan 18, 2023. The application was originally filed on Dec 11, 2012 under application number EP12810478A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2791412

ENZYMATIC DEINKING
Application Number
EP12810478A
Filing Date
Dec 11, 2012
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 16, 2022
Grant Date
Jan 18, 2023
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