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EP Legal status: EP0474239

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Examination procedure13.01.1994Fee for publishing/printing paid
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06.09.1993Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted18.05.1994
Opposition procedure21.02.1995No opposition filed within time limit published on 10.05.1995 
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