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Operating A Multi-Dimensional Array Of Qubit Devices - EP3111381

The patent EP3111381 was granted to Rigetti on Jan 6, 2021. The application was originally filed on Feb 27, 2015 under application number EP15796784A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3111381

RIGETTI
Application Number
EP15796784A
Filing Date
Feb 27, 2015
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Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 4, 2020
Grant Date
Jan 6, 2021
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