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EP Legal status: EP3503588

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Examination procedure04.01.2023Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Fees paidRenewal fee
18.12.2019Renewal fee patent year 03
21.12.2020Renewal fee patent year 04
20.12.2021Renewal fee patent year 05
14.12.2022Renewal fee patent year 06
European patent granted15.02.2023
Opposition procedure11.03.2025Date of oral proceedings 
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