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Method For Treating Plants With Probiotics - EP2836087
The patent EP2836087 was granted to R J Reynolds Tobacco on May 23, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 10, 2013 under application number EP13718703A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".
EP2836087
- Application Number
- EP13718703A
- Filing Date
- Apr 10, 2013
- Status
- Revoked
- Sep 3, 2021
- Publication Date
- May 23, 2018
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN TOBACCO | Feb 22, 2019 | BANDPAY & GREUTER | ADMISSIBLE |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0024627 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006180715 |
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| OTHER | EP1504679 |
| OTHER | JP2006180715 |
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