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EP Legal status: EP1938408

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Examination procedure22.12.2010Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase14.03.2008National basic fee paid 
14.03.2008Designation fee(s) paid 
14.03.2008Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
21.10.2008Renewal fee patent year 03
27.10.2009Renewal fee patent year 04
25.10.2010Renewal fee patent year 05
European patent granted23.02.2011
Opposition procedure24.11.2011No opposition filed within time limit published on 01.02.2012 
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