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Flying Sensor - EP3306346

The patent EP3306346 was granted to Leica Geosystems on May 10, 2023. The application was originally filed on Sep 21, 2017 under application number EP17192472A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3306346

LEICA GEOSYSTEMS
Application Number
EP17192472A
Filing Date
Sep 21, 2017
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 7, 2023
Grant Date
May 10, 2023
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RIEGL LASER MEASUREMENT SYSTEMSFeb 2, 2024WEISER VOITH GUGLERADMISSIBLE
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