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Altering Microbial Populations & Modifying Microbiota - EP3291679

The patent EP3291679 was granted to Snipr on Dec 15, 2021. The application was originally filed on May 3, 2016 under application number EP16719873A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3291679

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EP16719873A
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May 3, 2016
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Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 12, 2021
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Dec 15, 2021
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