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Laser Device For Material Processing - EP3595840

The patent EP3595840 was granted to Alcon on Aug 23, 2023. The application was originally filed on Mar 5, 2018 under application number EP18712664A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3595840

ALCON
Application Number
EP18712664A
Filing Date
Mar 5, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 21, 2023
Grant Date
Aug 23, 2023
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