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EP About this file: EP0442996

EP0442996 - Method of treatment of cut flowers [Right-click to bookmark this link]
Former [1991/35]LONG-LIFE CUT FLOWERS AND METHOD OF TREATMENT FOR OBTAINING SAME
[1998/14]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  06.07.2001
Database last updated on 18.11.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip07.12.2007Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): ES		published on 09.01.2008  [2008/02]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
SARL COMPAGNIE DU NORD
Rue d'Esquelbecq
F-59470 Wormhout / FR
[1991/35]
Inventor(s)01 / DE WINTER-SCAILTEUR, Nadine
Antoon Dewinterstraat 24
B-1160 Brussel / BE
[1991/35]
Representative(s)Leherte, Georges M.L.M., et al
K.O.B. N.V.
Pres. Kennedypark 31c
8500 Kortrijk / BE
[N/P]
Former [1998/14]Leherte, Georges M.L.M., Dr., et al
K.O.B. n.v., Pres. Kennedypark 31c
8500 Kortrijk / BE
Former [1997/10]Leherte, Georges, Dr., et al
BUREAU VANDER HAEGHEN - K.O.B. S.A., Pres. Kennedypark 31 c
8500 Kortrijk / BE
Former [1996/12](deleted)
Former [1991/35]Dopchie, Jean-Marc, et al
KORTRIJKS OCTROOI- EN MERKENBUREAU - K.O.B. Kennedypark 21c
B-8500 Kortrijk / BE
Application number, filing date90912971.006.09.1990
[1991/35]
WO1990BE00051
Priority number, dateFR1989001220111.09.1989         Original published format: FR 8912201
[1991/35]
Filing languageFR
Procedural languageFR
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report
No.:WO9103160
Date:21.03.1991
Language:FR
[1991/07]
Type: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0442996
Date:28.08.1991
Language:FR
The application published by WIPO in one of the EPO official languages on 21.03.1991 takes the place of the publication of the European patent application.
[1991/35]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0442996
Date:01.04.1998
Language:FR
[1998/14]
Search report(s)International search report - published on:EP21.03.1991
ClassificationIPC:A01N3/00
[1991/35]
CPC:
A01N3/00 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   DK,   ES,   FR,   GB,   IT,   LI,   LU,   NL,   SE [1991/35]
TitleGerman:Verfahren zur Behandlung von Schnittblumen[1998/14]
English:Method of treatment of cut flowers[1998/14]
French:Procédé de traitement de fleurs coupées[1998/14]
Former [1991/35]LANGE HALTBARE SCHNITTBLUMEN UND BEHANDLUNGSVERFAHREN ZU IHRER GEWINNUNG
Former [1991/35]LONG-LIFE CUT FLOWERS AND METHOD OF TREATMENT FOR OBTAINING SAME
Former [1991/35]FLEURS COUPEES DE LONGUE DUREE ET PROCEDE DE TRAITEMENT POUR L'OBTENTION DE TELLES FLEURS
Entry into regional phase21.05.1991National basic fee paid 
21.05.1991Designation fee(s) paid 
16.09.1991Examination fee paid 
Examination procedure16.09.1991Examination requested  [1995/17]
13.10.1995Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
05.02.1996Reply to a communication from the examining division
21.01.1997Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M02)
24.02.1997Reply to a communication from the examining division
17.09.1997Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
23.10.1997Reply to a communication from the examining division
12.11.1997Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
05.01.1998Communication of intention to grant the patent
04.02.1998Fee for grant paid
04.02.1998Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  18.12.1998   
Société Européene de Végétaux Stabilisés S.A.
rue de la Carraire, les Logissons
F-13770 Venelles / FR
Opponent's representative
Somnier, Jean-Louis
Cabinet Beau de Loménie
232, Avenue du Prado
13295 Marseille Cédex 08 / FR
 [N/P]
Former [1999/06]
Opponent(s)01  18.12.1998   
Société Européene de Végétaux Stabilisés S.A.
rue de la Carraire, les Logissons
F-13770 Venelles / FR
Opponent's representative
Somnier, Jean-Louis
c/o Cabinet Beau de Loménie, 232, Avenue du Prado
13295 Marseille Cédex 08 / FR
09.02.1999Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
27.03.2001Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
07.06.2001Legal effect of revocation of patent [2001/34]
Fees paidRenewal fee
08.09.1992Renewal fee patent year 03
24.08.1993Renewal fee patent year 04
08.07.1994Renewal fee patent year 05
13.09.1995Renewal fee patent year 06
18.09.1996Renewal fee patent year 07
11.09.1997Renewal fee patent year 08
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipAT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
IT01.04.1998
NL01.04.1998
DK01.07.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
ES02.07.1998
BE30.09.1998
CH30.09.1998
LI30.09.1998
LU30.09.1998
FR31.05.2000
[2004/38]
Former [2003/45]AT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
IT01.04.1998
NL01.04.1998
DK01.07.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
BE30.09.1998
CH30.09.1998
LI30.09.1998
LU30.09.1998
FR31.05.2000
Former [2003/07]AT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
IT01.04.1998
NL01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
BE30.09.1998
CH30.09.1998
LI30.09.1998
LU30.09.1998
FR31.05.2000
Former [2001/09]AT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
IT01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
BE30.09.1998
CH30.09.1998
LI30.09.1998
LU30.09.1998
FR31.05.2000
Former [2000/52]AT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
IT01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
BE30.09.1998
CH30.09.1998
LI30.09.1998
LU30.09.1998
Former [2000/50]AT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
IT01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
BE30.09.1998
LU30.09.1998
CH17.04.1999
LI17.04.1999
Former [2000/06]AT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
IT01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
BE30.09.1998
LU30.09.1998
Former [1999/42]AT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
IT01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
BE30.09.1998
Former [1999/32]AT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
BE30.09.1998
Former [1999/02]AT01.04.1998
GB01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
Former [1999/01]AT01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
DE02.07.1998
Former [1999/01]AT01.04.1998
SE01.07.1998
Former [1998/44]SE01.07.1998
Cited inInternational search[X]JP54010033  ;
 [A]JP62095135  ;
 [X]US4828890  (TIEDEMAN GEORGE T [US], et al)
 [X]  - Japanese Patents Gazette, Section CH, Semaine B09, 11 Avril 1979, Derwent Publications Ltd., (Londres, GB), voir classe G, page 16, No. 17109B/09 & JP,A,54 010 033 (Yokota) 25 Janvier 1979, & JP54010033 A 00000000
 [A]  - PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN, Volume 11, No. 300 (C-449)(2747), 27 Septembre 1987 & JP,A,62 095 135 (Fuji Debuison Kagaku K.K.) 1 Mai 1987 voir le Resume, & JP62095135 A 00000000
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