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Moulded Article Comprising Cellulose Incorporated Into Elastane And Method Of Manufacturing - EP3511446

The patent EP3511446 was granted to Lenzing on Nov 27, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jan 15, 2018 under application number EP18151674A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3511446

LENZING
Application Number
EP18151674A
Filing Date
Jan 15, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 25, 2024
Grant Date
Nov 27, 2024
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