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Improved Hygiene Compliance Monitoring - EP3616177

The patent EP3616177 was granted to Essity Hygiene And Health Aktiebolag on Mar 6, 2024. The application was originally filed on Apr 27, 2017 under application number EP17720112A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3616177

ESSITY HYGIENE AND HEALTH AKTIEBOLAG
Application Number
EP17720112A
Filing Date
Apr 27, 2017
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Feb 2, 2024
Grant Date
Mar 6, 2024
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