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EP Legal status: EP0817252

Designated contracting statesDE 
GB 
Examination procedure27.06.2003Application withdrawn by applicant  [2003/35]
Fees paidRenewal fee
28.05.1999Renewal fee patent year 03
05.06.2000Renewal fee patent year 04
29.05.2001Renewal fee patent year 05
05.06.2002Renewal fee patent year 06
30.05.2003Renewal fee patent year 07
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Event date:07.01.1998 
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Event date:27.08.2003 
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Event date:11.07.2003 
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