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Sensing Of Objects - EP3739299

The patent EP3739299 was granted to Brandenburg UK on Nov 2, 2022. The application was originally filed on Jun 2, 2017 under application number EP20183799A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP3739299

BRANDENBURG UK
Application Number
EP20183799A
Filing Date
Jun 2, 2017
Status
Revoked
May 23, 2025
Grant Date
Nov 2, 2022
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