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EP Legal status: EP0376883

Designated contracting states CH 
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Examination procedure04.12.1992Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
17.10.1991Renewal fee patent year 03
28.10.1992Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted07.04.1993
Opposition procedure08.01.1994No opposition filed within time limit published on 23.03.1994 
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