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EP Legal status: EP0009974

Designated contracting states BELapse: 31.10.1983
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Examination procedure02.12.1982Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
02.10.1981Renewal fee patent year 03
02.10.1982Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted20.07.1983
Opposition procedure25.04.1984No opposition filed within time limit published on 25.07.1984 
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