Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP0609796

Designated contracting states ATLapse: 29.01.2003
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 CHLapse: 31.01.2000
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Examination procedure21.07.1998Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
24.01.1996Renewal fee patent year 03
23.01.1997Renewal fee patent year 04
31.12.1997Renewal fee patent year 05
European patent granted02.12.1998
Opposition procedure16.12.2004Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked 
Appeal following opposition28.03.2002APPEAL FILED
28.03.2002APPEAL STATEMENT OF GROUNDS FILED
16.12.2004APPEAL RESULT
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