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EP Legal status: EP3546045

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Examination procedure12.07.2021Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Fees paidRenewal fee
29.03.2021Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted18.08.2021
Opposition procedure19.05.2022No opposition filed within time limit published on 20.07.2022 
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