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EP Legal status: EP1713624

Designated contracting states ATLapse: 10.02.2008
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Examination procedure20.04.2007Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase18.08.2006National basic fee paid 
18.08.2006Designation fee(s) paid 
18.08.2006Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
07.02.2007Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted05.09.2007
Opposition procedure06.06.2008No opposition filed within time limit published on 13.08.2008 
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