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Radar Frequency Transparent Effect Pigment Mixture, Formulations And Coatings Thereof - EP3887452

The patent EP3887452 was granted to Eckart on Nov 2, 2022. The application was originally filed on Apr 9, 2020 under application number EP20720380A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3887452

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Application Number
EP20720380A
Filing Date
Apr 9, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 30, 2022
Grant Date
Nov 2, 2022
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MERCK PATENTAug 2, 2023RUSSELLADMISSIBLE
PPG INDUSTRIESAug 2, 2023F & E PATENTWITHDRAWN

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (16) New

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