Hydrogel Contact Lenses And Package Systems And Production Methods For Same - EP1623269

The patent EP1623269 was granted to Coopervision on Aug 31, 2022. The application was originally filed on Mar 29, 2004 under application number EP04760220A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP1623269

COOPERVISION
Application Number
EP04760220A
Filing Date
Mar 29, 2004
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Jul 29, 2022
Grant Date
Aug 31, 2022
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NOVARTISFeb 9, 2018BREUERADMISSIBLE
HOFFMANN EITLEFeb 9, 2018-WITHDRAWN
JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CAREFeb 9, 2018CARPMAELS & RANSFORDWITHDRAWN

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (3) New

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