Nutritional Composition - EP3542638

The patent EP3542638 was granted to Nutricia on Dec 25, 2024. The application was originally filed on Aug 11, 2011 under application number EP19173302A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3542638

NUTRICIA
Application Number
EP19173302A
Filing Date
Aug 11, 2011
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 22, 2024
Publication Date
Dec 25, 2024
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