Methods And Genetic Systems For Cell Engineering - EP3122870

The patent EP3122870 was granted to Ginkgo Bioworks on Jun 29, 2022. The application was originally filed on Mar 25, 2015 under application number EP15768011A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3122870

GINKGO BIOWORKS
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EP15768011A
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Mar 25, 2015
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Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 29, 2022
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