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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
- Application Number
- EP19203616A
- Filing Date
- Sep 7, 2012
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Sep 19, 2024
- Publication Date
- Oct 23, 2024
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
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