Decorative Sheet And Decorative Material Using Same - EP3778222

The patent EP3778222 was granted to DAI Nippon Printing on Jul 31, 2024. The application was originally filed on Mar 29, 2019 under application number EP19778348A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3778222

DAI NIPPON PRINTING
Application Number
EP19778348A
Filing Date
Mar 29, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 27, 2024
Grant Date
Jul 31, 2024
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