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EP Legal status: EP1345493

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Examination procedure05.09.2005Fee for publishing/printing paid
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02.01.2004Renewal fee patent year 03
03.01.2005Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted09.11.2005
Opposition procedure10.08.2006No opposition filed within time limit published on 18.10.2006 
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