Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP2456397

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Examination procedure25.04.2013Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase18.01.2012National basic fee paid 
18.01.2012Designation fee(s) paid 
18.01.2012Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
28.06.2012Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted12.06.2013
Opposition procedure13.03.2014No opposition filed within time limit published on 21.05.2014 
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