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Microscopic Method And Microscope With Improved Resolution - EP2317362

The patent EP2317362 was granted to Carl Zeiss on Jan 15, 2020. The application was originally filed on Oct 22, 2010 under application number EP10013882A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2317362

CARL ZEISS
Application Number
EP10013882A
Filing Date
Oct 22, 2010
Status
Opposition Rejected
May 10, 2024
Grant Date
Jan 15, 2020
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