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Artificial Turfs And Method Of Making The Same - EP3214211

The patent EP3214211 was granted to DOW on Sep 3, 2025. The application was originally filed on Mar 3, 2016 under application number EP16382094A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3214211

DOW
Application Number
EP16382094A
Filing Date
Mar 3, 2016
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Aug 1, 2025
Grant Date
Sep 3, 2025
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