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Use Of A Paint Formulation Containing Metal-Effect Pigments For Painting A Vehicle Fitted With A Radar Sensor And A Lidar Sensor - EP4222221

The patent EP4222221 was granted to Schlenk Metallic Pigments on Dec 20, 2023. The application was originally filed on Oct 13, 2022 under application number EP22808974A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4222221

SCHLENK METALLIC PIGMENTS
Application Number
EP22808974A
Filing Date
Oct 13, 2022
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 17, 2023
Grant Date
Dec 20, 2023
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SUN CHEMICAL COLORS & EFFECTSSep 20, 2024ALTMANN STOSSEL DICK PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBBADMISSIBLE
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