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EP Legal status: EP0120431

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 NLLapse: 27.05.1987
 SELapse: 31.05.1987
Examination procedure06.10.1986Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
14.03.1986Renewal fee patent year 03
12.03.1987Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted27.05.1987
Opposition procedure01.03.1988No opposition filed within time limit published on 18.05.1988 
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Event date:04.09.1987 
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