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Method of transmitting digital signals over an optical transmission system

EP 1585237 B1 · Applicant: ALCATEL

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  • Filed April 8, 2004 and granted November 29, 2006. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 8, 2024.
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FiledApril 8, 2004
PublishedOctober 12, 2005
GrantedNovember 29, 2006
Term endedApril 8, 2024
Application numberEP 04290973
Classification (CPC)H04B10/5167 +2 more

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2005200720092011201320152017201920212023Application filedApril 8, 2004PublishedOct 12, 2005Patent grantedNov 29, 2006Term endedApril 8, 2024

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