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EP Legal status: EP0384639

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 NLLapse: 17.03.1993
Examination procedure24.09.1992Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
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13.01.1993Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted17.03.1993
Opposition procedure18.12.1993No opposition filed within time limit published on 02.03.1994 
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