Applicator For Inserting An Implant - EP1841493

The patent EP1841493 was granted to Merck Sharp & Dohme on May 29, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jan 20, 2006 under application number EP06707783A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP1841493

MERCK SHARP & DOHME
Application Number
EP06707783A
Filing Date
Jan 20, 2006
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Apr 27, 2024
Grant Date
May 29, 2024
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OPPOSITIONEP0858813
OPPOSITIONUS5906599
OPPOSITIONWO2004026106
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OTHERUS2001031940
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