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Systems And Methods For Reading Machine-Readable Labels On Sample Receptacles - EP3281018

The patent EP3281018 was granted to GEN Probe Incorporated on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 6, 2016 under application number EP16716793A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3281018

GEN PROBE INCORPORATED
Application Number
EP16716793A
Filing Date
Apr 6, 2016
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
May 5, 2023
Publication Date
Jun 7, 2023
External Links
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS PRODUCTSMar 6, 2024SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS PATENT ATTORNEYSADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (6) New

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Citation PhasePublication Number
EXAMINATIONWO2013070744
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTEP2080553
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTUS2005036913
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTUS2010288056
OPPOSITIONEP2080553
OPPOSITIONUS2010288056

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