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EP Legal status: EP0462236

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Examination procedure31.08.1994Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase25.06.1991National basic fee paid 
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Fees paidRenewal fee
23.10.1992Renewal fee patent year 03
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27.10.1994Renewal fee patent year 05
European patent granted04.01.1995
Opposition procedure05.10.1995No opposition filed within time limit published on 27.12.1995 
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