Patent No. EP3281018 (titled "Systems And Methods For Reading Machine-Readable Labels On Sample Receptacles") was filed by GEN Probe Incorporated on Apr 6, 2016. The application was issued on Jun 7, 2023.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS PRODUCTS | Mar 6, 2024 | SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS PATENT ATTORNEYS |
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