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Method For Preparation Of An Oil-In-Water Emulsion - EP3131421

The patent EP3131421 was granted to Unilever on Oct 1, 2025. The application was originally filed on Nov 3, 2014 under application number EP14793093A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3131421

UNILEVER
Application Number
EP14793093A
Filing Date
Nov 3, 2014
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Aug 29, 2025
Grant Date
Oct 1, 2025
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