Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP2152467

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Examination procedure17.11.2011Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase28.10.2009National basic fee paid 
28.10.2009Designation fee(s) paid 
28.10.2009Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
19.04.2010Renewal fee patent year 03
26.04.2011Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted28.12.2011
Opposition procedure27.01.2014Legal effect of revocation of patent published on 04.06.2014 
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