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Process For Preparing Battery Grade Metal Sulphate Solutions - EP3967661

The patent EP3967661 was granted to Metal Trade Overseas on Jul 26, 2023. The application was originally filed on Sep 9, 2020 under application number EP20195318A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3967661

METAL TRADE OVERSEAS
Application Number
EP20195318A
Filing Date
Sep 9, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 23, 2023
Grant Date
Jul 26, 2023
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GLENCORE NIKKELVERKApr 26, 2024ACAPO ONSAGERSADMISSIBLE
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