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Method For Laser Machining Of A Timepiece Component - EP4046741

The patent EP4046741 was granted to DM Surfaces on Nov 1, 2023. The application was originally filed on Feb 23, 2021 under application number EP21158746A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4046741

DM SURFACES
Application Number
EP21158746A
Filing Date
Feb 23, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 29, 2023
Publication Date
Nov 1, 2023
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