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Solar Cell - EP3196945

The patent EP3196945 was granted to LG Electronics on Jul 2, 2025. The application was originally filed on Jan 19, 2017 under application number EP17152171A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3196945

LG ELECTRONICS
Application Number
EP17152171A
Filing Date
Jan 19, 2017
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
May 29, 2025
Grant Date
Jul 2, 2025
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STRAWMANApr 16, 2020D YOUNGADMISSIBLE
MEYER BURGER GERMANYMar 4, 2020KRUJATZADMISSIBLE

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