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Impedance-Matched Microwave Quantum Circuit Systems - EP3217336

The patent EP3217336 was granted to Rigetti on Oct 1, 2025. The application was originally filed on Jan 31, 2017 under application number EP17153888A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3217336

RIGETTI
Application Number
EP17153888A
Filing Date
Jan 31, 2017
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Aug 29, 2025
Grant Date
Oct 1, 2025
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