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Sequences For Detection And Identification Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa) Of Mrej Type Xx

Patent No. EP2325647 (titled "Sequences For Detection And Identification Of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa) Of Mrej Type Xx") was filed by Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems on Oct 10, 2006. The application was issued on Jul 14, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BECKMAN COULTER	Apr 13, 2022	BOULT WADE TENNANT

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EP2325647

BECTON DICKINSON INFUSION THERAPY SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP10016020A
Filing Date: Oct 10, 2006
Status: Revoked; Mar 3, 2023
Publication Date: Jul 14, 2021
External Links: Slate, EP2325647B1, Google Patents