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EP Legal status: EP2142320

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Examination procedure19.12.2011Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase12.10.2009National basic fee paid 
12.10.2009Designation fee(s) paid 
12.10.2009Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
06.03.2010Renewal fee patent year 03
19.04.2011Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted08.02.2012
Opposition procedure09.11.2012No opposition filed within time limit published on 16.01.2013 
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INVENTOR:LUETHI, RUDOLF
 
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