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EP Legal status: EP1392676

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Examination procedure23.10.2006Fee for publishing/printing paid
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01.03.2004Renewal fee patent year 03
28.02.2005Renewal fee patent year 04
28.02.2006Renewal fee patent year 05
European patent granted13.12.2006
Opposition procedure14.09.2007No opposition filed within time limit published on 21.11.2007 
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