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Modified Resins And Uses Thereof - EP3606991

The patent EP3606991 was granted to Eastman Chemical on Feb 19, 2025. The application was filed on Apr 2, 2018 under application number EP18722776A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3606991

EASTMAN CHEMICAL
Application Number
EP18722776A
Filing Date
Apr 2, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jan 17, 2025
Publication Date
Feb 19, 2025
External Links
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
RAIN CARBON GERMANYNov 19, 2025COHAUSZ & FLORACKADMISSIBLE

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