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Examination procedure20.03.2004Fee for publishing/printing paid
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Fees paidRenewal fee
14.07.2003Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted26.05.2004
Opposition procedure01.03.2005No opposition filed within time limit published on 11.05.2005 
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