Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP1561377

Designated contracting states ATLapse: 22.08.2007
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Examination procedure26.06.2007Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
29.01.2007Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted22.08.2007
Opposition procedure26.05.2008No opposition filed within time limit published on 30.07.2008 
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