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Spim Microscope With Sequential Light Sheet - EP2444833

The patent EP2444833 was granted to Leica Microsystems CMS on Aug 21, 2019. The application was originally filed on Oct 21, 2011 under application number EP11186060A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2444833

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS CMS
Application Number
EP11186060A
Filing Date
Oct 21, 2011
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 19, 2019
Publication Date
Aug 21, 2019
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