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EP Legal status: EP0662230

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Examination procedure14.10.1998Fee for publishing/printing paid
Entry into regional phase27.03.1995National basic fee paid 
27.03.1995Designation fee(s) paid 
21.07.1995Examination fee paid 
Fees paidRenewal fee
22.07.1996Renewal fee patent year 03
23.07.1997Renewal fee patent year 04
21.07.1998Renewal fee patent year 05
European patent granted13.01.1999
Opposition procedure14.10.1999No opposition filed within time limit published on 29.12.1999 
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