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EP Legal status: EP0510061

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Examination procedure21.12.1993Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase10.07.1992National basic fee paid 
10.07.1992Designation fee(s) paid 
10.07.1992Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
05.05.1993Renewal fee patent year 03
18.11.1993Renewal fee patent year 04
Penalty fee
Additional fee for renewal fee
31.12.199203   M06   Fee paid on   05.05.1993
European patent granted20.04.1994
Opposition procedure21.01.1995No opposition filed within time limit published on 12.04.1995 
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