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A Process For Preparing A Composite Textile Article Including A Biopolymer Layer Produced By Microoorganisms - EP3476996

The patent EP3476996 was granted to Sanko Tekstil Isletmeleri SAN VE TIC on Oct 15, 2025. The application was originally filed on Oct 26, 2018 under application number EP18202976A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3476996

SANKO TEKSTIL ISLETMELERI SAN VE TIC
Application Number
EP18202976A
Filing Date
Oct 26, 2018
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Sep 12, 2025
Grant Date
Oct 15, 2025
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