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EP Legal status: EP0339709

Designated contracting states CHLapse: 30.04.1993
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Examination procedure17.10.1992Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
22.03.1991Renewal fee patent year 03
12.03.1992Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted31.03.1993
Opposition procedure04.01.1994No opposition filed within time limit published on 16.03.1994 
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