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Method For Producing Silicon Watchmaking Components - EP3769162

The patent EP3769162 was granted to Patek Philippe Genve on Aug 10, 2022. The application was originally filed on Mar 19, 2019 under application number EP19717200A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3769162

PATEK PHILIPPE GENVE
Application Number
EP19717200A
Filing Date
Mar 19, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 8, 2022
Grant Date
Aug 10, 2022
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