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Methods For Treating Intrapulmonary Infections - EP3616695

The patent EP3616695 was granted to Merck Sharp & Dohme on Oct 23, 2024. The application was originally filed on Sep 7, 2012 under application number EP19203616A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3616695

MERCK SHARP & DOHME
Application Number
EP19203616A
Filing Date
Sep 7, 2012
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 19, 2024
Publication Date
Oct 23, 2024
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