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An Optical Instrument For Biological Analysis - EP3719481

The patent EP3719481 was granted to Life on Mar 29, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 5, 2016 under application number EP20171301A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3719481

LIFE
Application Number
EP20171301A
Filing Date
Feb 5, 2016
Status
Revoked
Jun 6, 2025
Publication Date
Mar 29, 2023
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MARKS & CLERKDec 22, 2023ROBERTSADMISSIBLE

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