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EP Legal status: EP0984245

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Examination procedure05.09.2005Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: reply to the communication from the examining division not received in time  [2006/05]
Fees paidRenewal fee
27.08.2001Renewal fee patent year 03
26.08.2002Renewal fee patent year 04
25.08.2003Renewal fee patent year 05
26.08.2004Renewal fee patent year 06
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Event date:08.03.2000 
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Event date:08.03.2000 
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Event date:16.12.2005 
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