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Paper Packaging With Thin Film Barrier - EP4284635

The patent EP4284635 was granted to Amcor Flexibles North America on Oct 9, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jan 31, 2022 under application number EP22704711A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4284635

AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA
Application Number
EP22704711A
Filing Date
Jan 31, 2022
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 6, 2024
Grant Date
Oct 9, 2024
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ROYAL VAASSEN FLEXIBLE PACKAGINGJul 9, 2025ARNOLD & SIEDSMAADMISSIBLE
SAICA FLEXJul 9, 2025ESPIELL VOLARTADMISSIBLE
TOPPANJul 9, 2025HOFFMANN EITLEADMISSIBLE
ADAPA HOLDING GESMBHJul 8, 2025MARKS & CLERKADMISSIBLE
MONDIJul 7, 2025ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBBADMISSIBLE

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (9) New

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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Insight Into Cold Seal Applications - Covering Cold Seal Adhesives (Applications, Technology, Complications)", Kendall Packaging, (20190124), XP093297343-
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