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Patent No. EP3169844 (titled "Method For Preventing Scale Formation") was filed by Kemira OYJ on Jul 10, 2015. The application was issued on May 7, 2025.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| ECOLAB USA | Sep 11, 2019 | GODEMEYER BLUM LENZE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB WERKPATENT |
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