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Creating groups of communications devices

EP 1860822 B1 · Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

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  • Filed May 23, 2006 and granted June 28, 2017. A European patent lasts at most 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 23, 2026.
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FiledMay 23, 2006
PublishedNovember 28, 2007
GrantedJune 28, 2017
Term endedMay 23, 2026
Application numberEP 06270052
Classification (CPC)H04L67/1046 +2 more

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2007200920112013201520172019202120232025Application filedMay 23, 2006PublishedNov 28, 2007Patent grantedJune 28, 2017Term endedMay 23, 2026

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