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Systems, Methods, And Apparatuses To Image A Sample For Biological Or Chemical Analysis

Patent No. EP3714978 (titled "Systems, Methods, And Apparatuses To Image A Sample For Biological Or Chemical Analysis") was filed by Illumina on Oct 21, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 10, 2025.

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UPC_CFI_0001060/2026Mar 25, 2026IlluminaCounter Claim For Revocation
UPC_CFI_0001920/2025Dec 10, 2025IlluminaInfringement

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EP3714978

ILLUMINA
Application Number
EP20162774A
Filing Date
Oct 21, 2011
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 7, 2025
Publication Date
Dec 10, 2025
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