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Recombinant Fsh Including Alpha 2,3- And Alpha 2,6-Sialylation - EP3144318

The patent EP3144318 was granted to Ferring on Sep 23, 2020. The application was originally filed on Apr 16, 2009 under application number EP16194925A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3144318

FERRING
Application Number
EP16194925A
Filing Date
Apr 16, 2009
Status
Opposition Rejected
Sep 6, 2024
Publication Date
Sep 23, 2020
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