Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP1576855

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Examination procedure08.10.2007Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase22.06.2005National basic fee paid 
22.06.2005Designation fee(s) paid 
22.06.2005Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
21.12.2005Renewal fee patent year 03
22.12.2006Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted21.11.2007
Opposition procedure22.08.2008No opposition filed within time limit published on 29.10.2008 
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