Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP0687300

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Examination procedure19.06.2001Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase24.08.1995National basic fee paid 
24.08.1995Designation fee(s) paid 
24.08.1995Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
22.02.1996Renewal fee patent year 03
24.02.1997Renewal fee patent year 04
23.02.1998Renewal fee patent year 05
22.02.1999Renewal fee patent year 06
21.02.2000Renewal fee patent year 07
21.02.2001Renewal fee patent year 08
European patent granted12.09.2001
Opposition procedure13.06.2002No opposition filed within time limit published on 04.09.2002 
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