Process For Continuously Preparing A Broken-Up Cellulose-Containing Starting Material - EP3980596

The patent EP3980596 was granted to Lenzing on Sep 11, 2024. The application was originally filed on May 29, 2020 under application number EP20733899A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3980596

LENZING
Application Number
EP20733899A
Filing Date
May 29, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 8, 2024
Grant Date
Sep 11, 2024
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