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Biologically Degradable Film - EP3606999

The patent EP3606999 was granted to BIO TEC Biologische Naturverpackungen on May 1, 2024. The application was originally filed on Mar 26, 2018 under application number EP18713654A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3606999

BIO TEC BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN
Application Number
EP18713654A
Filing Date
Mar 26, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 29, 2024
Grant Date
May 1, 2024
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