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Surfactant And Detergent Composition - EP4204396

The patent EP4204396 was granted to Unilever on May 29, 2024. The application was originally filed on Aug 17, 2021 under application number EP21765624A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4204396

UNILEVER
Application Number
EP21765624A
Filing Date
Aug 17, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 27, 2024
Publication Date
May 29, 2024
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