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EP1936016 - Method for adjusting the local characteristics of a non-woven fabric and corresponding installation [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  15.09.2023
Database last updated on 06.07.2024
FormerThe patent has been granted
Status updated on  18.09.2020
FormerGrant of patent is intended
Status updated on  18.05.2020
Most recent event   Tooltip15.09.2023Revocation of patentpublished on 18.10.2023  [2023/42]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Andritz Asselin-Thibeau
41, rue Camille Randoing
76500 Elbeuf / FR
[2020/25]
Former [2018/12]For all designated states
Andritz Asselin-Thibeau
41, Rue Camille Randoing
76504 Elbeuf / FR
Former [2008/26]For all designated states
Asselin-Thibeau
191 Rue des Cinq Voies
59200 Tourcoing / FR
Inventor(s)01 / Dos Santos, Cathia
Résidence Le Jardin 108,av.du Peuple Belge-Appt 44
59800 LILLE / FR
02 / Colotte, Michel
2, Square Jussieu
59160 VILLENEUVE-EN-FERRAIN / FR
03 / Dupont, Jean-Louis
78, rue Albert Calmette
59200 TOURCOING / FR
04 / Louis, François
23, rue Frédéric Raux
27370 LA SAUSSAYE / FR
 [2008/26]
Representative(s)Eidelsberg, Olivier Nathan
Cabinet Flechner
22, avenue de Friedland
75008 Paris / FR
[2020/43]
Former [2013/31]Pontet Allano & Associes
Parc Orsay Université
25, rue Jean-Rostand
91893 Orsay Cedex / FR
Former [2008/26]Pontet, Bernard, et al
Pontet Allano & Associés s.e.l.a.r.l. 25 rue Jean-Rostand Parc Club Orsay Université
91893 Orsay Cédex / FR
Application number, filing date07150195.120.12.2007
[2008/26]
Priority number, dateFR2006001123822.12.2006         Original published format: FR 0611238
[2008/26]
Filing languageFR
Procedural languageFR
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP1936016
Date:25.06.2008
Language:FR
[2008/26]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP1936016
Date:29.04.2009
[2009/18]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP1936016
Date:21.10.2020
Language:FR
[2020/43]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP27.03.2009
ClassificationIPC:D01G23/06, D01G25/00, D04H1/46, D04H1/74, D04H1/482, D04H1/498
[2020/11]
CPC:
D04H1/74 (EP,US); D01G23/06 (EP,US); D01G25/00 (EP,US);
D04H1/46 (EP,US); D04H1/482 (EP,US); D04H1/498 (EP,US)
Former IPC [2008/26]D04H1/74
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   ES,   FR,   LI [2020/43]
Former [2010/01]AT,  BE,  CH,  DE,  ES,  FR,  LI 
Former [2008/26]AT,  BE,  BG,  CH,  CY,  CZ,  DE,  DK,  EE,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  HU,  IE,  IS,  IT,  LI,  LT,  LU,  LV,  MC,  MT,  NL,  PL,  PT,  RO,  SE,  SI,  SK,  TR 
TitleGerman:Verfahren zur Einstellung der lokalen Eigenschaften eines Vliesstoffs und entsprechende Anlage[2008/26]
English:Method for adjusting the local characteristics of a non-woven fabric and corresponding installation[2008/26]
French:Procédé de réglage des caractéristiques locales d'un textile non-tissé, et installation s'y rapportant[2008/26]
Examination procedure27.07.2009Examination requested  [2009/36]
08.09.2009Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
30.10.2009Loss of particular rights, legal effect: designated state(s)
30.10.2009Despatch of communication of loss of particular rights: designated state(s) BG, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, GB, GR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LT, LU, LV, MC, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR
22.04.2010Despatch of communication that the application is deemed to be withdrawn, reason: reply to the communication from the examining division not received in time
28.06.2010Reply to a communication from the examining division
07.04.2015Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
19.10.2015Reply to a communication from the examining division
19.05.2020Communication of intention to grant the patent
07.09.2020Fee for grant paid
07.09.2020Fee for publishing/printing paid
07.09.2020Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Divisional application(s)The date of the Examining Division's first communication in respect of the earliest application for which a communication has been issued is  08.09.2009
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  21.07.2021   
AUTEFA Solutions Germany GmbH
Paul-Lenz-Str. 1
86316 Friedberg / DE
Opponent's representative
ERNICKE Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartmbB
Beim Glaspalast 1
86153 Augsburg / DE
 [2021/34]
04.08.2021Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
03.12.2021Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
13.02.2023Date of oral proceedings
13.02.2023Legal effect of revocation of patent [2023/42]
30.05.2023Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
30.05.2023Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
Request for further processing for:The application is deemed to be withdrawn due to failure to reply to the examination report
28.06.2010Request for further processing filed
28.06.2010Full payment received (date of receipt of payment)
Request granted
05.11.2010Decision despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
24.12.2009Renewal fee patent year 03
27.12.2010Renewal fee patent year 04
23.12.2011Renewal fee patent year 05
18.12.2012Renewal fee patent year 06
27.12.2013Renewal fee patent year 07
22.12.2014Renewal fee patent year 08
22.12.2015Renewal fee patent year 09
23.12.2016Renewal fee patent year 10
21.12.2017Renewal fee patent year 11
01.07.2019Renewal fee patent year 12
02.01.2020Renewal fee patent year 13
Penalty fee
Additional fee for renewal fee
31.12.201812   M06   Fee paid on   01.07.2019
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipES21.10.2020
CH31.12.2020
LI31.12.2020
[2021/52]
Former [2021/25]ES21.10.2020
Documents cited:Search[X]GB1099594  (SPINNBAU GMBH) [X] 1-28 * page 4, column L, line 43 - page 5, column R, line 129; figures 1-6 * * page 6, column L, line 60 - page 6, column R, line 73 *;
 [XD]FR2770855  (ASSELIN [FR]) [XD] 1-28 * page 7, line 29 - page 8, line 27 * * page 10, line 16 - page 11, line 32 * * page 15, lines 3-22 * * page 19, line 25 - page 22, line 22 * * page 26, line 12 - page 28, line 5; figures 1-6 *;
 [AD]EP1057906  (AUTEFA AUTOMATION GMBH [DE]) [AD] 1,22* the whole document *;
 [AD]FR2794475  (ASSELIN [FR]) [AD] 1,4,18,22 * page 8, line 33 - page 16, line 23; figures 1-14 *;
 [XD]WO02101130  (AUTEFA AUTOMATION GMBH [DE], et al) [XD] 1-28 * page 8, line 11 - page 9, line 8 * * page 11, line 8 - page 13, line 5 * * page 14, line 15 - page 15, line 16 * * page 30, lines 1-10; figures 1-15 *;
 [XD]FR2828696  (DILO KG MASCHF OSKAR [DE]) [XD] 1-28 * page 5, line 20 - page 10, line 14 * * page 16, line 16 - page 18, line 32; figures 1-4 *
by applicantFR2234395
 EP0371948
 EP1036227
 WO0073547
 WO02101130
 FR2828696
 EP1057906
OppositionDE3245517
 EP0315930
 EP1036227
 WO0073547
 EP1236818
 EP1285982
 EP1057906
 EP1381721
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