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A Process Of Selecting And Applying A Protective Coating - EP2794774

The patent EP2794774 was granted to Akzo Nobel on Sep 8, 2021. The application was originally filed on Dec 19, 2012 under application number EP12809259A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2794774

AKZO NOBEL
Application Number
EP12809259A
Filing Date
Dec 19, 2012
Status
Opposition Rejected
Mar 22, 2024
Publication Date
Sep 8, 2021
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