Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP1578658

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Examination procedure10.11.2006Fee for publishing/printing paid
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27.07.2005Designation fee(s) paid 
20.04.2005Examination fee paid 
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13.10.2006Renewal fee patent year 04
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European patent granted03.01.2007
Opposition procedure07.01.2013Fee for printing new specification paid 
Appeal following opposition12.06.2009APPEAL FILED
14.08.2009APPEAL STATEMENT OF GROUNDS FILED
25.04.2012APPEAL RESULT
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