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Organic Electroluminescent Device - EP3457450

The patent EP3457450 was granted to Merck Patent on Jun 12, 2024. The application was originally filed on Nov 26, 2009 under application number EP18197576A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3457450

MERCK PATENT
Application Number
EP18197576A
Filing Date
Nov 26, 2009
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
May 10, 2024
Grant Date
Jun 12, 2024
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