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Absorption Agent And Absorbent Article - EP3711722

The patent EP3711722 was granted to Nippon Shokubai on Jun 19, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 14, 2018 under application number EP18877665A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3711722

NIPPON SHOKUBAI
Application Number
EP18877665A
Filing Date
Nov 14, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
May 17, 2024
Publication Date
Jun 19, 2024
External Links
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
STOCKHAUSEN SUPERABSORBERMar 19, 2025OFFICE FREYLINGERADMISSIBLE

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