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EP Legal status: EP1689002

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Examination procedure11.01.2012Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
12.10.2007Renewal fee patent year 03
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European patent granted22.02.2012
Opposition procedure23.11.2012No opposition filed within time limit published on 30.01.2013 
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