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Examination procedure20.10.1988Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
12.11.1987Renewal fee patent year 03
14.11.1988Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted05.04.1989
Opposition procedure06.01.1990No opposition filed within time limit published on 28.03.1990 
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