Testing Method For A Dry Powder Inhaler - EP3884977

The patent EP3884977 was granted to Norton Waterford on Jul 17, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jan 16, 2018 under application number EP21174417A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3884977

NORTON WATERFORD
Application Number
EP21174417A
Filing Date
Jan 16, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jun 14, 2024
Grant Date
Jul 17, 2024
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Patent Citations (6) New

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EXAMINATIONWO0200281
OTHEREP3568180
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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (9) New

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