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Examination procedure18.10.2023Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
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Fees paidRenewal fee
17.10.2022Renewal fee patent year 03
25.04.2023Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted29.11.2023
Opposition procedure30.08.2024No opposition filed within time limit published on 06.11.2024 
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