A Digital Radio Frequency Signal Distribution System - EP3253049

The patent EP3253049 was granted to Unitron on Sep 30, 2020. The application was originally filed on Jun 3, 2016 under application number EP16172871A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3253049

UNITRON
Application Number
EP16172871A
Filing Date
Jun 3, 2016
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 28, 2020
Grant Date
Sep 30, 2020
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TELEVESJun 30, 2021-ADMISSIBLE
FAGOR ELECTRONICAJun 29, 2021GALBAIAN SCOOPADMISSIBLE
FAGOR ELECTRONICAJun 29, 2021IGARTUAADMISSIBLE
IKUSIJun 25, 2021HERRERO & ASOCIADOSADMISSIBLE

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