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Chocolate And Hard Butter - EP3028578

The patent EP3028578 was granted to The Nisshin Oillio Group on Mar 12, 2025. The application was originally filed on Jul 11, 2014 under application number EP14831178A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3028578

THE NISSHIN OILLIO GROUP
Application Number
EP14831178A
Filing Date
Jul 11, 2014
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Feb 7, 2025
Grant Date
Mar 12, 2025
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