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EP Legal status: EP0908685

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Examination procedure26.03.2002Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: examination fee not paid in time  [2002/35]
Fees paidRenewal fee
08.09.2000Renewal fee patent year 03
13.10.2001Renewal fee patent year 04
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Event date:28.08.2002 
Event description:APPLICATION DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN
Effective DATE:20011110
 
Event date:14.04.1999 
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Event date:14.04.1999 
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Event date:09.05.2001 
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Event date:09.05.2001 
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Event date:30.01.2002 
Event description:DESIGNATION FEES PAID
 
Event date:14.03.2002 
Event description:REFERENCE TO A NATIONAL CODE
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Event date:23.03.2001 
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Event date:26.02.1999 
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Event date:13.07.2002 
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