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EP Legal status: EP4015116

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Examination procedure11.05.2023Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Fees paidRenewal fee
02.01.2023Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted21.06.2023
Opposition procedure22.03.2024No opposition filed within time limit published on 29.05.2024 
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