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Propylene Ethylene Random Copolymer Suitable For Pipe - EP3063194

The patent EP3063194 was granted to WR Grace & Conn on Dec 8, 2021. The application was originally filed on Oct 28, 2014 under application number EP14859056A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3063194

WR GRACE & CONN
Application Number
EP14859056A
Filing Date
Oct 28, 2014
Status
Revoked
Oct 3, 2024
Grant Date
Dec 8, 2021
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BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIASep 8, 2022LYONDELLBASELLADMISSIBLE
BOREALISSep 8, 2022MAIWALDADMISSIBLE
FH SERVICESSep 7, 2022BECK GREENERADMISSIBLE

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (17) New

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