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EP Legal status: EP2642913

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Examination procedure15.01.2024Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Entry into regional phase26.06.2013National basic fee paid 
26.06.2013Search fee paid 
26.06.2013Designation fee(s) paid 
26.06.2013Examination fee paid 
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29.10.2014Renewal fee patent year 04
16.11.2015Renewal fee patent year 05
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10.11.2021Renewal fee patent year 11
22.11.2022Renewal fee patent year 12
22.11.2023Renewal fee patent year 13
European patent granted21.02.2024
Opposition procedure22.11.2024No opposition filed within time limit published on 29.01.2025 
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