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Coating Compositions, Layers, And Systems For Radar Transmission And Methods For Making And Using The Same - EP4010438

The patent EP4010438 was granted to PPG Industries Ohio on Oct 2, 2024. The application was originally filed on Aug 7, 2020 under application number EP20761404A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4010438

PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO
Application Number
EP20761404A
Filing Date
Aug 7, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 30, 2024
Publication Date
Oct 2, 2024
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AKZO NOBELJul 1, 2025AKZO NOBEL DEPARTMENTADMISSIBLE

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