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Examination procedure12.02.2020Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
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Fees paidRenewal fee
18.02.2019Renewal fee patent year 03
06.02.2020Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted25.03.2020
Opposition procedure12.01.2021No opposition filed within time limit published on 10.03.2021 
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