Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP2114613

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Examination procedure05.07.2012Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase29.07.2009National basic fee paid 
29.07.2009Designation fee(s) paid 
29.07.2009Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
09.12.2009Renewal fee patent year 03
08.12.2010Renewal fee patent year 04
20.12.2011Renewal fee patent year 05
European patent granted15.08.2012
Opposition procedure16.05.2013No opposition filed within time limit published on 24.07.2013 
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