Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP0314515

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Examination procedure28.10.1993Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
29.10.1990Renewal fee patent year 03
21.10.1991Renewal fee patent year 04
26.10.1992Renewal fee patent year 05
17.09.1993Renewal fee patent year 06
European patent granted02.02.1994
Opposition procedure03.11.1994No opposition filed within time limit published on 25.01.1995 
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