Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP2235579

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Examination procedure14.11.2013Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase16.07.2010National basic fee paid 
16.07.2010Designation fee(s) paid 
16.07.2010Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
23.12.2010Renewal fee patent year 03
23.12.2011Renewal fee patent year 04
19.12.2012Renewal fee patent year 05
27.12.2013Renewal fee patent year 06
European patent granted12.02.2014
Opposition procedure13.11.2014No opposition filed within time limit published on 21.01.2015 
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