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Examination procedure27.03.2008Fee for publishing/printing paid
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25.08.2006Renewal fee patent year 09
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European patent granted09.07.2008
Opposition procedure06.05.2019Fee for printing new specification paid 
Appeal following opposition14.04.2011APPEAL FILED
24.06.2011APPEAL STATEMENT OF GROUNDS FILED
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