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EP Legal status: EP1623431

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Examination procedure12.08.2009Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase30.11.2005National basic fee paid 
30.11.2005Search fee paid 
30.11.2005Designation fee(s) paid 
30.11.2005Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
27.03.2006Renewal fee patent year 03
10.04.2007Renewal fee patent year 04
18.03.2008Renewal fee patent year 05
07.04.2009Renewal fee patent year 06
European patent granted21.10.2009
Opposition procedure22.07.2010No opposition filed within time limit published on 22.09.2010 
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