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Mixture Of Non-Digestible Oligosaccharides For Stimulating The Immune System - EP3932410

The patent EP3932410 was granted to Nutricia on Jul 10, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jul 12, 2010 under application number EP21178850A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3932410

NUTRICIA
Application Number
EP21178850A
Filing Date
Jul 12, 2010
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 7, 2024
Grant Date
Jul 10, 2024
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