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EP Legal status: EP0222784

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Examination procedure12.12.1989Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase23.12.1986National basic fee paid 
23.12.1986Search fee paid 
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23.12.1986Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
25.04.1988Renewal fee patent year 03
26.04.1989Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted21.03.1990
Opposition procedure22.12.1990No opposition filed within time limit published on 06.03.1991 
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Event date:29.06.1990 
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