Extract from the Register of European Patents

EP Legal status: EP2190069

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Examination procedure20.02.2012Fee for publishing/printing paid
Fees paidRenewal fee
23.11.2011Renewal fee patent year 03
European patent granted04.04.2012
Opposition procedure07.01.2013No opposition filed within time limit published on 13.03.2013 
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