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Particulate Water Absorber Comprising Water-Absorbing Resin As Main Component And Process For Manufacturing Same - EP3056268

The patent EP3056268 was granted to Nippon Shokubai on Mar 22, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 9, 2014 under application number EP14852204A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3056268

NIPPON SHOKUBAI
Application Number
EP14852204A
Filing Date
Oct 9, 2014
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Feb 17, 2023
Publication Date
Mar 22, 2023
External Links
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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
STOCKHAUSEN SUPERABSORBERDec 21, 2023OFFICE FREYLINGERADMISSIBLE
STOCKHAUSEN SUPERABSORBERDec 21, 2023VOLLMERADMISSIBLE

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