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Lozenge - EP3881824

The patent EP3881824 was granted to Altria Client Services on Dec 4, 2024. The application was originally filed on Oct 3, 2014 under application number EP20209413A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3881824

ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES
Application Number
EP20209413A
Filing Date
Oct 3, 2014
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 1, 2024
Grant Date
Dec 4, 2024
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