Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP2152589

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Examination procedure24.05.2011Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase24.11.2009National basic fee paid 
24.11.2009Designation fee(s) paid 
24.11.2009Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
24.11.2009Renewal fee patent year 03
29.09.2010Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted13.07.2011
Opposition procedure16.04.2012No opposition filed within time limit published on 20.06.2012 
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