Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP0045609

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Examination procedure23.08.1984Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
21.07.1983Renewal fee patent year 03
29.05.1984Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted23.01.1985
Opposition procedure24.10.1985No opposition filed within time limit published on 22.01.1986 
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