Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP1664798

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Examination procedure09.04.2013Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase29.03.2006National basic fee paid 
29.03.2006Designation fee(s) paid 
29.03.2006Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
27.09.2006Renewal fee patent year 03
26.09.2007Renewal fee patent year 04
25.09.2008Renewal fee patent year 05
25.09.2009Renewal fee patent year 06
27.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 07
26.09.2011Renewal fee patent year 08
25.09.2012Renewal fee patent year 09
European patent granted22.05.2013
Opposition procedure25.02.2014No opposition filed within time limit published on 30.04.2014 
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