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Examination procedure17.12.2003Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase17.10.2002National basic fee paid 
17.10.2002Designation fee(s) paid 
17.10.2002Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
27.01.2003Renewal fee patent year 03
27.01.2004Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted14.04.2004
Opposition procedure17.01.2005No opposition filed within time limit published on 30.03.2005 
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