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EP Legal status: EP0304960

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Examination procedure25.11.1991Fee for publishing/printing paid
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18.08.1990Renewal fee patent year 03
17.07.1991Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted26.02.1992
Opposition procedure27.11.1992No opposition filed within time limit published on 10.02.1993 
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