Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP1837994

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Examination procedure15.10.2009Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
13.03.2008Renewal fee patent year 03
30.03.2009Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted02.12.2009
Opposition procedure03.09.2010No opposition filed within time limit published on 03.11.2010 
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