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Allulose Syrups - EP4042873

The patent EP4042873 was granted to Tate & Lyle Solutions USA on Nov 27, 2024. The application was originally filed on Feb 19, 2016 under application number EP22150616A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4042873

TATE & LYLE SOLUTIONS USA
Application Number
EP22150616A
Filing Date
Feb 19, 2016
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 13, 2024
Grant Date
Nov 27, 2024
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LAMBERTJul 16, 2025OFFICE FREYLINGERADMISSIBLE
WIEDERHOLDJul 16, 2025KUTZENBERGER WOLFF & PARTNERADMISSIBLE
CORN PRODUCTSJul 15, 2025HOYNG ROKH MONEGIERADMISSIBLE

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