Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP1434195

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Examination procedure16.07.2012Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase23.03.2004Translation filed 
23.03.2004National basic fee paid 
23.03.2004Search fee paid 
23.03.2004Designation fee(s) paid 
23.03.2004Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
30.09.2004Renewal fee patent year 03
30.09.2005Renewal fee patent year 04
29.09.2006Renewal fee patent year 05
28.09.2007Renewal fee patent year 06
31.03.2008Renewal fee patent year 07
24.09.2009Renewal fee patent year 08
23.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 09
23.09.2011Renewal fee patent year 10
European patent granted29.08.2012
Opposition procedure30.05.2013No opposition filed within time limit published on 07.08.2013 
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