Analysis And Sorting Of Motile Cells - EP2710139

The patent EP2710139 was granted to The Brigham And Womens Hospital on Apr 13, 2022. The application was originally filed on May 18, 2012 under application number EP12790268A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2710139

THE BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL
Application Number
EP12790268A
Filing Date
May 18, 2012
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Mar 11, 2022
Grant Date
Apr 13, 2022
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