Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP0222691

Designated contracting states ATLapse: 25.10.1991
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Examination procedure04.02.1991Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
15.09.1988Renewal fee patent year 03
12.09.1989Renewal fee patent year 04
03.09.1990Renewal fee patent year 05
European patent granted24.07.1991
Opposition procedure25.04.1992No opposition filed within time limit published on 15.07.1992 
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