Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP0343218

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Examination procedure27.01.1992Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase27.06.1989National basic fee paid 
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27.06.1989Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
05.02.1991Renewal fee patent year 03
17.12.1991Renewal fee patent year 04
Penalty fee
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02.01.199103   M06   Fee paid on   05.02.1991
European patent granted22.07.1992
Opposition procedure23.04.1993No opposition filed within time limit published on 07.07.1993 
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