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EP Legal status: EP0017925

Designated contracting states DE 
FRLapse: 07.03.1984
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Examination procedure15.11.1983Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
24.02.1982Renewal fee patent year 03
24.03.1983Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted07.03.1984
Opposition procedure08.12.1984No opposition filed within time limit published on 20.03.1985 
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