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Instrument For Analyzing Biological Samples And Reagents - EP3709026

The patent EP3709026 was granted to Douglas Scientific on Jul 17, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jul 28, 2015 under application number EP20173320A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3709026

DOUGLAS SCIENTIFIC
Application Number
EP20173320A
Filing Date
Jul 28, 2015
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 14, 2024
Grant Date
Jul 17, 2024
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CR BIOSCIENCEApr 17, 2025SCHLICHADMISSIBLE
HC SCIENTIFIC CHENGDUApr 17, 2025SNODINADMISSIBLE

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