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Palatability Enhancers For Foods Designed For Dogs And Cats With Renal Insufficiency - EP3482639

The patent EP3482639 was granted to Hills PET Nutrition on Aug 6, 2025. The application was originally filed on Nov 5, 2013 under application number EP18205570A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3482639

HILLS PET NUTRITION
Application Number
EP18205570A
Filing Date
Nov 5, 2013
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Jul 4, 2025
Publication Date
Aug 6, 2025
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Patent Citations (13) New

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OPPOSITIONUS2005037108
OPPOSITIONUS2006141011
OPPOSITIONUS2011171318
OPPOSITIONUS6254920
OPPOSITIONWO2006119049
OPPOSITIONWO2012148769
SEARCHUS2005037108
SEARCHUS2005106285
SEARCHUS2006141011
SEARCHWO0030456
SEARCHWO2006119049
SEARCHWO2012115648
SEARCHWO2012148769

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