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Composite Membrane And Method For Producing Same - EP3348393

The patent EP3348393 was granted to Sefar on Jun 21, 2023. The application was originally filed on Apr 14, 2016 under application number EP18154106A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3348393

SEFAR
Application Number
EP18154106A
Filing Date
Apr 14, 2016
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
May 19, 2023
Grant Date
Jun 21, 2023
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