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Applicator For Inserting An Implant - EP3417905

The patent EP3417905 was granted to Merck Sharp & Dohme on Sep 13, 2023. The application was originally filed on Jan 20, 2006 under application number EP18182632A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3417905

MERCK SHARP & DOHME
Application Number
EP18182632A
Filing Date
Jan 20, 2006
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Aug 11, 2023
Grant Date
Sep 13, 2023
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CONSILIENT HEALTHJun 16, 2021HOLME PATENTADMISSIBLE

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SEARCHUS1655158
SEARCHUS2001031940
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SEARCHUS5279554
SEARCHUS5695463
SEARCHUS5827297
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SEARCHUS6402716
SEARCHUS6592508
SEARCHWO0168168
SEARCHWO2004089458

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