Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP0500698

Designated contracting states ATLapse: 05.10.1994
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Examination procedure27.05.1994Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase28.05.1992National basic fee paid 
28.05.1992Designation fee(s) paid 
28.05.1992Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
25.11.1992Renewal fee patent year 03
08.11.1993Renewal fee patent year 04
European patent granted05.10.1994
Opposition procedure06.07.1995No opposition filed within time limit published on 27.09.1995 
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Event date:17.02.1995 
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