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Frozen Enzyme Pellets - EP3638044

The patent EP3638044 was granted to DSM Assets on Mar 13, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jun 11, 2018 under application number EP18729978A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3638044

DSM ASSETS
Application Number
EP18729978A
Filing Date
Jun 11, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Feb 9, 2024
Grant Date
Mar 13, 2024
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