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Polyethylene Compositions, And Articles Made Therefrom - EP3515983

The patent EP3515983 was granted to DOW on Jul 16, 2025. The application was originally filed on Jul 26, 2017 under application number EP17749039A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3515983

DOW
Application Number
EP17749039A
Filing Date
Jul 26, 2017
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Jun 13, 2025
Grant Date
Jul 16, 2025
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