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EP Legal status: EP2129978

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Examination procedure15.12.2011Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase28.09.2009National basic fee paid 
28.09.2009Designation fee(s) paid 
28.09.2009Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
01.03.2010Renewal fee patent year 03
28.02.2011Renewal fee patent year 04
29.02.2012Renewal fee patent year 05
European patent granted11.04.2012
Opposition procedure14.01.2013No opposition filed within time limit published on 20.03.2013 
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