Micronutrient Supplement Made From Copper Metal - EP3160906

The patent EP3160906 was granted to Micronutrients USA on Jul 29, 2020. The application was originally filed on May 14, 2015 under application number EP15792619A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3160906

MICRONUTRIENTS USA
Application Number
EP15792619A
Filing Date
May 14, 2015
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 26, 2020
Grant Date
Jul 29, 2020
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