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EP Legal status: EP0353663

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 NLLapse: 13.05.1992
Examination procedure31.01.1992Fee for publishing/printing paid
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29.07.1991Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted13.05.1992
Opposition procedure16.02.1993No opposition filed within time limit published on 28.04.1993 
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