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EP About this file: EP0993987

EP0993987 - Modular headlamp with multiple lights for vehicles [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  03.02.2012
Database last updated on 24.01.2025
Most recent event   Tooltip03.02.2012Revocation of patentpublished on 07.03.2012  [2012/10]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Automotive Lighting Italia S.p.A.
Via Cavallo, 18
10078 Venaria Reale (Torino) / IT
[2007/30]
Former [2000/16]For all designated states
Automotive Lighting Italia Spa
Via Cavallo, 18
10078 Venaria Reale (Torino) / IT
Inventor(s)01 / Ressia, Alessio
Via Triveri, 43
10073 Cirie' / IT
02 / Amez Olmedo, Hector Juan
Via Remondi, 10
10073 Cirie' / IT
[2000/16]
Representative(s)Jorio, Paolo, et al
Studio Torta S.p.A.
Via Viotti, 9
10121 Torino / IT
[N/P]
Former [2008/45]Jorio, Paolo, et al
STUDIO TORTA Via Viotti 9
10121 Torino / IT
Former [2000/16]Jorio, Paolo, et al
STUDIO TORTA S.r.l., Via Viotti, 9
10121 Torino / IT
Application number, filing date99120393.613.10.1999
[2000/16]
Priority number, dateIT1998MI00667U14.10.1998         Original published format: IT MI980667 U
[2000/16]
Filing languageIT
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP0993987
Date:19.04.2000
Language:EN
[2000/16]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0993987
Date:25.07.2007
Language:EN
[2007/30]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP25.01.2000
ClassificationIPC:B60Q1/00
[2000/16]
CPC:
B60Q1/0041 (EP); B60Q1/06 (EP); F21S43/50 (EP);
B60Q2200/36 (EP)
Designated contracting statesDE,   ES,   FR,   GB [2001/01]
Former [2000/16]AT,  BE,  CH,  CY,  DE,  DK,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  IE,  IT,  LI,  LU,  MC,  NL,  PT,  SE 
TitleGerman:Modularer Kfz-Scheinwerfer mit mehreren Leuchten[2000/16]
English:Modular headlamp with multiple lights for vehicles[2000/16]
French:Phare modulaire à feux multiples pour véhicule[2000/16]
Examination procedure02.03.2000Examination requested  [2000/21]
10.08.2006Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
14.12.2006Reply to a communication from the examining division
28.02.2007Communication of intention to grant the patent
13.06.2007Fee for grant paid
13.06.2007Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  25.04.2008    ADMISSIBLE
VALEO VISION
Propriété Industrielle, 34 rue St. André
93012 Bobigny Cedex / FR
 [2008/23]
02.06.2008Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
01.12.2008Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
14.09.2011Date of oral proceedings
14.09.2011Legal effect of revocation of patent [2012/10]
19.10.2011Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
19.10.2011Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
Fees paidRenewal fee
20.10.2001Renewal fee patent year 03
29.10.2002Renewal fee patent year 04
27.10.2003Renewal fee patent year 05
25.10.2004Renewal fee patent year 06
25.10.2005Renewal fee patent year 07
20.10.2006Renewal fee patent year 08
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipGB25.10.2007
DE26.10.2007
ES05.11.2007
[2009/03]
Former [2008/24]DE26.10.2007
ES05.11.2007
Former [2008/17]ES05.11.2007
Documents cited:Search[A]EP0646495  (HONDA MOTOR CO LTD [JP]) [A] 1-10 * abstract *;
 [A]DE4036031  (HELLA KG HUECK & CO) [A] 1,10 * abstract *;
 [A]DE19802023  (VALEO VISION [FR]) [A] 1,10 * abstract *;
 [A]EP0816749  (VALEO VISION [FR]) [A] 1,10 * abstract *;
 [A]DE19508472  (KOITO MFG CO LTD [JP]) [A] 1,10 * column A; figures 1,3,6,7 *
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