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Strong And Tough Structural Wood Materials, And Methods For Fabricating And Use Thereof - EP3609661

The patent EP3609661 was granted to University OF Maryland on Apr 17, 2024. The application was originally filed on Apr 9, 2018 under application number EP18783970A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3609661

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Application Number
EP18783970A
Filing Date
Apr 9, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 15, 2024
Grant Date
Apr 17, 2024
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