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Synthetic Milk Compositions For Infants Less Than Three Months Old And For Infants And Children More Than Three Months For Ensuring Optimal Growth And Preventing Obesity - EP3079770

The patent EP3079770 was granted to Nestec on Oct 15, 2025. The application was originally filed on Sep 9, 2014 under application number EP14761640A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3079770

NESTEC
Application Number
EP14761640A
Filing Date
Sep 9, 2014
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Sep 12, 2025
Grant Date
Oct 15, 2025
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