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EP Legal status: EP2108323

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Examination procedure21.01.2015Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: reply to the communication from the examining division not received in time  [2015/22]
Fees paidRenewal fee
20.07.2009Renewal fee patent year 03
20.07.2009Renewal fee patent year 04
20.07.2009Renewal fee patent year 05
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20.07.2009Renewal fee patent year 07
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20.07.2009Renewal fee patent year 09
26.07.2010Renewal fee patent year 10
04.07.2011Renewal fee patent year 11
03.07.2012Renewal fee patent year 12
02.05.2013Renewal fee patent year 13
03.07.2014Renewal fee patent year 14
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Event date:27.05.2015 
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