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Methods And Compositions For Watermelon Firmness - EP3517615

The patent EP3517615 was granted to Seminis Vegetable Seeds on May 4, 2022. The application was originally filed on Aug 31, 2012 under application number EP19151527A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3517615

SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS
Application Number
EP19151527A
Filing Date
Aug 31, 2012
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 2, 2022
Grant Date
May 4, 2022
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RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDELFeb 3, 2023ARNOLD & SIEDSMAADMISSIBLE
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDELFeb 3, 2023VAN SOMERENADMISSIBLE

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