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EP About this file: EP1276580

EP1276580 - MILLING TOOL [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent maintained as amended
Status updated on  16.09.2016
Database last updated on 14.09.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip16.09.2016Patent maintained (B2 publication)published on 19.10.2016  [2016/42]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Sandvik Intellectual Property AB
811 81 Sandviken / SE
[2016/42]
Former [2005/35]For all designated states
Sandvik Intellectual Property AB
811 81 Sandviken / SE
Former [2005/30]For all designated states
Sandvik Intellectual Property HB
811 81 Sandviken / SE
Former [2003/04]For all designated states
SANDVIK AKTIEBOLAG
811 81 Sandviken / SE
Inventor(s)01 / HANSSON, Lars-Ola
Råsundavägen 12 B
811 61 Sandviken / SE
02 / PANTZAR, Göran
Sörbyvägen 41
810 22 Arsunda / SE
03 / SVENNINGSSON, Inge
Norra Hasselgatan 15
811 35 Sandviken / SE
 [2016/42]
Former [2007/50]01 / HANSSON, Lars-Ola
rsundavägen 12 B
S-811 61 Sandviken / SE
02 / PANTZAR, Göran
Sörbyvägen 41
S-810 22 Arsunda / SE
03 / SVENNINGSSON, Inge
Norra Hasselgatan 15
S-811 35 Sandviken / SE
Former [2003/04]01 / HANSSON, Lars-Ola
rsundavägen 12 B
S-811 61 Sandviken / SE
02 / PANTZAR, Göran
Sörbyvägen 41
S-810 22 rsunda / SE
03 / SVENNINGSSON, Inge
Norra Hasselgatan 15
S-811 35 Sandviken / SE
Representative(s)WSL Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB
Kaiser-Friedrich-Ring 98
65185 Wiesbaden / DE
[2014/09]
Former [2009/15]Köppen, Manfred, et al
WSL Patentanwälte Taunusstrasse 5a
65183 Wiesbaden / DE
Application number, filing date01926281.525.04.2001
[2003/04]
WO2001SE00885
Priority number, dateSE2000000155428.04.2000         Original published format: SE 0001554
[2003/04]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report
No.:WO0183142
Date:08.11.2001
Language:EN
[2001/45]
Type: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP1276580
Date:22.01.2003
Language:EN
The application published by WIPO in one of the EPO official languages on 08.11.2001 takes the place of the publication of the European patent application.
[2003/04]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP1276580
Date:12.12.2007
Language:EN
[2007/50]
Type: B2 New European patent specification 
No.:EP1276580
Date:19.10.2016
Language:EN
[2016/42]
Search report(s)International search report - published on:EP08.11.2001
ClassificationIPC:B23C5/20
[2003/04]
CPC:
B23C5/006 (EP,US); B23C5/20 (KR); B23C5/109 (EP,US);
Y10T407/191 (EP,US); Y10T407/1926 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   CY,   DE,   DK,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   IE,   IT,   LI,   LU,   MC,   NL,   PT,   SE,   TR [2016/42]
Former [2003/04]AT,  BE,  CH,  CY,  DE,  DK,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  IE,  IT,  LI,  LU,  MC,  NL,  PT,  SE,  TR 
TitleGerman:FRÄSER[2003/04]
English:MILLING TOOL[2003/04]
French:FRAISE[2003/04]
Entry into regional phase01.11.2002National basic fee paid 
01.11.2002Designation fee(s) paid 
01.11.2002Examination fee paid 
Examination procedure02.11.2001Request for preliminary examination filed
International Preliminary Examining Authority: SE
01.11.2002Examination requested  [2003/04]
18.07.2007Communication of intention to grant the patent
29.10.2007Fee for grant paid
29.10.2007Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  02.09.2008  11.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Iscar Ltd
P.O. Box 11
IL-Tefen 24959 / IL
Opponent's representative
Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB, et al, et al
Siebertstrasse 3
81675 München / DE
 02  11.09.2008  19.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
KENNAMETAL INC.
1600 Technology Way
Latrobe, PA 15650-0231 / US
Opponent's representative
Prinz & Partner mbB, et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte
Rundfunkplatz 2
80335 München / DE
 [N/P]
Former [2015/09]
Opponent(s)01  02.09.2008  11.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Iscar Ltd
P.O. Box 11
IL-Tefen 24959 / IL
Opponent's representative
Vossius & Partner, et al, et al
Siebertstrasse 3
81675 München / DE
 02  11.09.2008  19.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
KENNAMETAL INC.
1600 Technology Way
Latrobe, PA 15650-0231 / US
Opponent's representative
Prinz & Partner mbB, et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte
Rundfunkplatz 2
80335 München / DE
Former [2014/45]
Opponent(s)01  02.09.2008  11.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Iscar Ltd
P.O. Box 11
IL-Tefen 24959 / IL
Opponent's representative
Stellbrink, Axel, et al, et al
Vossius & Partner Siebertstrasse 4
81675 München / DE
 02  11.09.2008  19.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
KENNAMETAL INC.
1600 Technology Way
Latrobe, PA 15650-0231 / US
Opponent's representative
Prinz & Partner mbB, et al, et al
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte
Rundfunkplatz 2
DE-80335 München / DE
Former [2012/09]
Opponent(s)01  02.09.2008  11.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Iscar Ltd
P.O. Box 11
IL-Tefen 24959 / IL
Opponent's representative
Stellbrink, Axel, et al, et al
Vossius & Partner Siebertstrasse 4
81675 München / DE
 02  11.09.2008  19.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
KENNAMETAL INC.
1600 Technology Way
Latrobe, PA 15650-0231 / US
Opponent's representative
Sties, Jochen, et al, et al
Prinz & Partner
Rundfunkplatz 2
80335 München / DE
Former [2008/43]
Opponent(s)01  02.09.2008  11.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Iscar Ltd
P.O. Box 11
IL-Tefen 24959 / IL
Opponent's representative
Vossius & Partner, et al, et al
Siebertstrasse 4
81675 München / DE
 02  11.09.2008   
KENNAMETAL INC.
1600 Technology Way
Latrobe, PA 15650-0231 / US
Opponent's representative
Sties, Jochen, et al, et al
Prinz & Partner GbR Rundfunkplatz 2
80335 München / DE
Former [2008/42]
Opponent(s)01  02.09.2008  11.09.2008  ADMISSIBLE
Iscar Ltd
P.O. Box 11
IL-Tefen 24959 / IL
Opponent's representative
Vossius & Partner, et al, et al
Siebertstrasse 4
81675 München / DE
17.10.2008Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
17.04.2009Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
09.11.2011Date of oral proceedings
09.01.2012Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
09.01.2012Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
19.04.2016Despatch of interlocutory decision in opposition
19.04.2016Legal effect of interlocutory decision in opposition
26.07.2016Despatch of communication that the patent will be maintained as amended
12.09.2016Fee for printing new specification paid
Appeal following opposition09.03.2012Appeal received No.  T0580/12
08.05.2012Statement of grounds filed
19.04.2016Result of appeal procedure: maintenance in amended form
19.04.2016Date of oral proceedings
03.05.2016Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
14.04.2003Renewal fee patent year 03
15.04.2004Renewal fee patent year 04
13.04.2005Renewal fee patent year 05
17.03.2006Renewal fee patent year 06
12.04.2007Renewal fee patent year 07
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipAT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
CY12.12.2007
DK12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
TR12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
GR13.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
IE25.04.2008
LU25.04.2008
IT30.04.2008
MC30.04.2008
PT12.05.2008
[2011/13]
Former [2010/37]AT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
CY12.12.2007
DK12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
TR12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
GR13.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
IE25.04.2008
LU25.04.2008
MC30.04.2008
PT12.05.2008
Former [2010/32]AT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
CY12.12.2007
DK12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
GR13.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
IE25.04.2008
LU25.04.2008
MC30.04.2008
PT12.05.2008
Former [2009/33]AT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
CY12.12.2007
DK12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
GR13.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
IE25.04.2008
MC30.04.2008
PT12.05.2008
Former [2009/23]AT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
DK12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
GR13.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
IE25.04.2008
MC30.04.2008
PT12.05.2008
Former [2009/13]AT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
DK12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
GR13.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
MC30.04.2008
PT12.05.2008
Former [2008/51]AT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
DK12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
MC30.04.2008
PT12.05.2008
Former [2008/46]AT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
DK12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
PT12.05.2008
Former [2008/42]AT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
PT12.05.2008
Former [2008/40]AT12.12.2007
BE12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
Former [2008/35]AT12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
ES23.03.2008
Former [2008/29]AT12.12.2007
CH12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
Former [2008/27]CH12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
NL12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
Former [2008/24]CH12.12.2007
FI12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
Former [2008/23]CH12.12.2007
LI12.12.2007
SE12.03.2008
Cited inInternational search[A]EP0555192  (SANDVIK AB [SE]) [A] 1-6;
 [A]US5368418  (BENTJENS BERND [DE], et al) [A] 1-6;
 [PA]EP1002608  (ISCAR LTD [IL]) [PA] 1-6;
 [PA]EP1077100  (MITSUBISHI MATERIALS CORP [JP])[PA] 1-6
OppositionUS4417489
 US4808044
 US5913644
 WO9936217
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