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Confectionery Composition Comprising Bran-Like Material - EP3435783

The patent EP3435783 was granted to Nestec on Feb 15, 2023. The application was originally filed on Mar 31, 2017 under application number EP17714477A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3435783

NESTEC
Application Number
EP17714477A
Filing Date
Mar 31, 2017
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 13, 2023
Grant Date
Feb 15, 2023
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