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Method And Cleaning Device For Cleaning Items To Be Cleaned - EP3537944

The patent EP3537944 was granted to Meiko Maschinenbau on Jan 6, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 13, 2017 under application number EP17801419A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3537944

MEIKO MASCHINENBAU
Application Number
EP17801419A
Filing Date
Nov 13, 2017
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Publication Date
Jan 6, 2021
External Links
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
WINTERHALTER GASTRONOMOct 5, 2021HERRMANNWITHDRAWN

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