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Adapted Lepidopteran Insect Cells For The Production Of Recombinant Proteins - EP2970916

The patent EP2970916 was granted to Merck Sharp & Dohme on Apr 14, 2021. The application was originally filed on Mar 13, 2014 under application number EP14775102A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2970916

MERCK SHARP & DOHME
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EP14775102A
Filing Date
Mar 13, 2014
Status
Revoked
Jan 17, 2025
Publication Date
Apr 14, 2021
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