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DLF files five patents on building safety and securityIndia's largest real estate developer DLF has filed five patents that are related to inventions for safety and security of its buildings an...
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- DLF files 5 patents for fire safety methods
Country's largest realty firm DLF today said it has filed for five patents for inventions that relate to fire safety of its buildings.
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