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EP Legal status: EP0170631

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Examination procedure02.12.1988Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
26.06.1987Renewal fee patent year 03
09.06.1988Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted12.04.1989
Opposition procedure20.07.1993Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked 
Appeal following opposition12.08.1991APPEAL FILED
07.10.1991APPEAL STATEMENT OF GROUNDS FILED
20.07.1993APPEAL RESULT
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Event date:26.05.1989 
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