Method Of Obtaining Thermostable Dried Vaccine Formulations - EP3057612

The patent EP3057612 was granted to Merck Sharp & Dohme on May 6, 2020. The application was originally filed on Oct 13, 2014 under application number EP14854507A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3057612

MERCK SHARP & DOHME
Application Number
EP14854507A
Filing Date
Oct 13, 2014
Status
Revoked
Mar 31, 2023
Grant Date
May 6, 2020
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