Polymer Composition With Improved Mechanical Properties - EP3662014

The patent EP3662014 was granted to Sika Technology on Jan 4, 2023. The application was originally filed on Aug 3, 2018 under application number EP18746230A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3662014

SIKA TECHNOLOGY
Application Number
EP18746230A
Filing Date
Aug 3, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 2, 2022
Grant Date
Jan 4, 2023
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