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EP Legal status: EP2324431

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Examination procedure30.01.2012Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase27.10.2010National basic fee paid 
27.10.2010Designation fee(s) paid 
27.10.2010Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
26.09.2011Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted07.03.2012
Opposition procedure10.12.2012No opposition filed within time limit published on 13.02.2013 
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