The patent EP2917266 was granted to Solvay Specialty Polymers USA on Aug 19, 2020. The application was originally filed on Nov 8, 2013 under application number EP13789295A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Published international application - A2
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Abstract
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