Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP0210151

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Examination procedure31.10.1990Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
20.06.1988Renewal fee patent year 03
29.05.1989Renewal fee patent year 04
26.06.1990Renewal fee patent year 05
European patent granted06.02.1991
Opposition procedure07.11.1991No opposition filed within time limit published on 29.01.1992 
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