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Injection Molded Article Based On Propylene Homopolymer - EP3221112

The patent EP3221112 was granted to Borealis on Jan 6, 2021. The application was originally filed on Nov 17, 2015 under application number EP15804338A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3221112

BOREALIS
Application Number
EP15804338A
Filing Date
Nov 17, 2015
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Grant Date
Jan 6, 2021
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