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Examination procedure22.03.2024Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
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02.06.2020Renewal fee patent year 04
31.05.2021Renewal fee patent year 05
31.05.2022Renewal fee patent year 06
31.05.2023Renewal fee patent year 07
European patent granted01.05.2024
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