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EP1725331

THERMO ELECTRON
Application Number
EP05717242A
Filing Date
Feb 24, 2005
Status
Opposition Rejected
Mar 4, 2022
Grant Date
Jun 6, 2018
External Links
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Biblio Summary

The patent EP1725331B1 was granted on Jun 6, 2018 by Thermo Electron The patent is currently Opposition Rejected.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

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SARTORIUS BIOHIT LIQUID HANDLINGMar 4, 2019WITHDRAWN

Patent citations in opposition refer to prior patents or publications that may challenge the validity of a contested patent. These references help assess whether the invention is truly novel or overlaps with existing intellectual property.

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