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Tire Component With Majority Renewable Content - EP4201993

The patent EP4201993 was granted to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber on Nov 6, 2024. The application was originally filed on Dec 12, 2022 under application number EP22212905A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4201993

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER
Application Number
EP22212905A
Filing Date
Dec 12, 2022
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 3, 2024
Grant Date
Nov 6, 2024
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