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EP Legal status: EP0833535

Designated contracting statesES 
FR 
GB 
IT 
Examination procedure07.05.2003Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: renewal fee not paid in time  [2003/41]
Fees paidRenewal fee
17.09.1999Renewal fee patent year 03
18.09.2000Renewal fee patent year 04
21.09.2001Renewal fee patent year 05
Penalty fee
Penalty fee Rule 85a EPC 1973
31.05.2000FI   M01   Not yet paid
31.05.2000SE   M01   Not yet paid
Additional fee for renewal fee
30.09.200206   M06   Not yet paid
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Event date:01.04.1998 
Event description:DESIGNATED CONTRACTING STATES
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Event date:01.04.1998 
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Event date:03.11.1999 
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Event date:03.11.1999 
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Event date:02.02.2000 
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Event date:08.10.2003 
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Event date:17.09.1999 
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Event date:13.02.1998 
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Event date:22.08.2003 
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