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EP Legal status: EP0288835

Designated contracting states DELapse: 01.01.1991
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Examination procedure26.10.1989Fee for publishing/printing paid
European patent granted04.04.1990
Opposition procedure05.01.1991No opposition filed within time limit published on 20.03.1991 
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