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Absorbent Component - EP4017449

The patent EP4017449 was granted to Tjsmith And Nephew on Nov 20, 2024. The application was originally filed on Aug 18, 2020 under application number EP20760414A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4017449

TJSMITH AND NEPHEW
Application Number
EP20760414A
Filing Date
Aug 18, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 18, 2024
Publication Date
Nov 20, 2024
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