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Examination procedure17.01.2023Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Fees paidRenewal fee
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08.07.2021Renewal fee patent year 06
24.11.2021Renewal fee patent year 07
24.11.2022Renewal fee patent year 08
European patent granted07.06.2023
Opposition procedure08.03.2024No opposition filed within time limit published on 15.05.2024 
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