Cell Culture Methods - EP3630946

The patent EP3630946 was granted to UCB Biopharma on Mar 27, 2024. The application was originally filed on May 29, 2018 under application number EP18743683A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3630946

UCB BIOPHARMA
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EP18743683A
Filing Date
May 29, 2018
Status
Revoked
Jul 18, 2025
Grant Date
Mar 27, 2024
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