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EP About this file: EP2103236

EP2103236 - Capsule extraction device [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  24.01.2014
Database last updated on 24.04.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip18.04.2014Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): GB		published on 21.05.2014  [2014/21]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
Nestec S.A.
IP Department
Avenue Nestlé 55
1800 Vevey / CH
[N/P]
Former [2009/39]For all designated states
Nestec S.A.
IP Department Avenue Nestlé 55
1800 Vevey / CH
Inventor(s)01 / Ryser, Antoine
Rue due Simplon 19
1006 Lausanne / CH
02 / Boussemart, Chistophe S.
9, route de Champ Poirier
74500 Lugrin / FR
03 / Denisart, Jean-Luc
Ch. du Vigny 2
1096 Cully / CH
04 / Cahen, Antoine
Pl. du Nord 2
1005 Lausanne / CH
 [2009/39]
Representative(s)Santarelli, Luc, et al
Santarelli
49, avenue des Champs Elysées
75008 Paris / FR
[N/P]
Former [2012/32]Santarelli, Luc, et al
Santarelli
14 Avenue de la Grande Armée
Boite Postale 237
75822 Paris Cedex 17 / FR
Former [2011/24]Lewitter, Herbert, et al
Santarelli 12 avenue de la Grande-Armée
75017 Paris / FR
Former [2009/39]Borne, Patrice Daniel
Nestec S.A. IP Department Avenue Nestlé 55
1800 Vevey / CH
Application number, filing date09007962.521.06.2004
[2009/39]
Priority number, dateEP2003001577610.07.2003         Original published format: EP 03015776
[2009/39]
Filing languageFR
Procedural languageFR
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP2103236
Date:23.09.2009
Language:FR
[2009/39]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP2103236
Date:12.05.2010
Language:FR
[2010/19]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP21.08.2009
ClassificationIPC:A47J31/36
[2009/39]
CPC:
A47J31/3633 (EP,US); A47J31/40 (KR); A47J31/407 (US);
A47J31/3638 (EP,US); A47J31/3676 (US); A47J31/368 (US)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   BG,   CH,   CY,   CZ,   DE,   DK,   EE,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   HU,   IE,   IT,   LI,   LU,   MC,   NL,   PL,   PT,   RO,   SE,   SI,   SK,   TR [2009/39]
TitleGerman:Vorrichtung zur Extraktion einer Kapsel[2009/39]
English:Capsule extraction device[2009/39]
French:Dispositif pour l'extraction d'une capsule[2009/39]
Examination procedure18.06.2009Examination requested  [2009/39]
29.09.2009Amendment by applicant (claims and/or description)
30.11.2009Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
02.12.2009Observations by third parties
14.12.2009Reply to a communication from the examining division
13.01.2010Observations by third parties
28.01.2010Communication of intention to grant the patent
24.02.2010Fee for grant paid
24.02.2010Fee for publishing/printing paid
19.03.2012Observations by third parties
Parent application(s)   TooltipEP04740112.0  / EP1646305
EP06124536.1  / EP1757212
Divisional application(s)EP10001828.2  / EP2181629
EP10161542.5   Application withdrawn  : 05.07.2010
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010  06.07.2010  ADMISSIBLE
DEMB Holding B.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
V.O.
Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
 02  07.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Distribution Casino France
1 Esplanade de France
42000 SAINT ETIENNE / FR
Opponent's representative
Balesta, Pierre
Cabinet Beau de Loménie
158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
 03  12.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Ethical Coffee Company ( Suisse ) SA / Ethical Coffee Company SA
Rue Faucigny 5
Fribourg / CH
Opponent's representative
Desrousseaux, Grégoire Marie, et al, et al
August & Debouzy avocats
6-8 Avenue de Messine
75008 Paris / FR
 04  11.02.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Beyers Koffie N.V.
Koning Leopoldlaan 3
2870 Puurs / BE
Opponent's representative
Brants, Johan P.E.
Brantsandpatents bvba
Pauline Van Pottelsberghelaan 24
9051 Ghent / BE
 05  02.04.2012  10.04.2012  INTERVENTION ADMISSIBLE
Casa del Caffè Vergnano S.p.A.
S.S. Torino-Asti Km.20
10026 Santena (TO) / IT
Opponent's representative
Rondano, Davide, et al, et al
Jacobacci & Partners S.p.A.
Corso Emilia 8
10152 Torino / IT
 [N/P]
Former [2014/09]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010  06.07.2010  ADMISSIBLE
DEMB Holding B.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
V.O.
Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
 02  07.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Distribution Casino France
1 Esplanade de France
42000 SAINT ETIENNE / FR
Opponent's representative
Balesta, Pierre
Cabinet Beau de Loménie 158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
 03  12.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Ethical Coffee Company ( Suisse ) SA / Ethical Coffee Company SA
Rue Faucigny 5
Fribourg / CH
Opponent's representative
Desrousseaux, Grégoire Marie, et al, et al
August & Debouzy avocats 6-8 avenue de Messine
75008 Paris / FR
 04  11.02.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Beyers Koffie N.V.
Koning Leopoldlaan 3
2870 Puurs / BE
Opponent's representative
Brants, Johan P.E.
Brantsandpatents bvba Guldensporenpark 75
9820 Merelbeke / BE
 05  02.04.2012  10.04.2012  INTERVENTION ADMISSIBLE
Casa del Caffè Vergnano S.p.A.
S.S. Torino-Asti Km.20
10026 Santena (TO) / IT
Opponent's representative
Rondano, Davide, et al, et al
Jacobacci & Partners S.p.A. Corso Emilia 8
10152 Torino / IT
Former [2012/33]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010  06.07.2010  ADMISSIBLE
DEMB Holding B.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
Vereenigde
Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
 02  07.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Distribution Casino France
1 Esplanade de France
42000 SAINT ETIENNE / FR
Opponent's representative
Balesta, Pierre
Cabinet Beau de Loménie 158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
 03  12.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Ethical Coffee Company ( Suisse ) SA / Ethical Coffee Company SA
Rue Faucigny 5
Fribourg / CH
Opponent's representative
Desrousseaux, Grégoire Marie, et al, et al
August & Debouzy avocats 6-8 avenue de Messine
75008 Paris / FR
 04  11.02.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Beyers Koffie N.V.
Koning Leopoldlaan 3
2870 Puurs / BE
Opponent's representative
Brants, Johan P.E.
Brantsandpatents bvba Guldensporenpark 75
9820 Merelbeke / BE
 05  02.04.2012  07.05.2012  ADMISSIBLE
Casa del Caffè Vergnano S.p.A.
S.S. Torino-Asti Km.20
10026 Santena (TO) / IT
Opponent's representative
Rondano, Davide, et al, et al
Jacobacci & Partners S.p.A. Corso Emilia 8
10152 Torino / IT
Former [2012/19]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010  06.07.2010  ADMISSIBLE
Sara Lee/DE B.V.
Keulsekade 143
3532 AA Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
Vereenigde
Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
 02  07.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Distribution Casino France
1 Esplanade de France
42000 SAINT ETIENNE / FR
Opponent's representative
Balesta, Pierre
Cabinet Beau de Loménie 158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
 03  12.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Ethical Coffee Company ( Suisse ) SA / Ethical Coffee Company SA
Rue Faucigny 5
Fribourg / CH
Opponent's representative
Desrousseaux, Grégoire Marie, et al, et al
August & Debouzy avocats 6-8 avenue de Messine
75008 Paris / FR
 04  11.02.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Beyers Koffie N.V.
Koning Leopoldlaan 3
2870 Puurs / BE
Opponent's representative
Brants, Johan P.E.
Brantsandpatents bvba Guldensporenpark 75
9820 Merelbeke / BE
 05  02.04.2012    ADMISSIBLE
Casa del Caffè Vergnano S.p.A.
S.S. Torino-Asti Km.20
10026 Santena (TO) / IT
Opponent's representative
Rondano, Davide
Jacobacci & Partners S.p.A. Corso Emilia 8
10152 Torino / IT
Former [2012/04]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010  06.07.2010  ADMISSIBLE
Sara Lee/DE B.V.
Keulsekade 143
3532 AA Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
Vereenigde
Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
 02  07.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Distribution Casino France
1 Esplanade de France
42000 SAINT ETIENNE / FR
Opponent's representative
Balesta, Pierre
Cabinet Beau de Loménie 158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
 03  12.01.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Ethical Coffee Company ( Suisse ) SA / Ethical Coffee Company SA
Rue Faucigny 5
Fribourg / CH
Opponent's representative
Desrousseaux, Grégoire Marie, et al, et al
August & Debouzy avocats 6-8 avenue de Messine
75008 Paris / FR
 04  11.02.2011  19.04.2011  ADMISSIBLE
Beyers Koffie N.V.
Koning Leopoldlaan 3
2870 Puurs / BE
Opponent's representative
Brants, Johan P.E.
Brantsandpatents bvba Guldensporenpark 75
9820 Merelbeke / BE
Former [2011/16]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010  06.07.2010  ADMISSIBLE
Sara Lee/DE N.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
Vereenigde Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
 02  07.01.2011   
Distribution Casino France
1 Esplanade de France
42000 SAINT ETIENNE / FR
Opponent's representative
Balesta, Pierre
Cabinet Beau de Loménie 158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
 03  12.01.2011   
Ethical Coffee Company ( Suisse ) SA / Eihical Coffee Company SA
Rue Faucigny 5
Fribourg / CH
Opponent's representative
Desrousseaux, Grégoire Marie, et al, et al
August & Debouzy avocats 6-8 avenue de Messine
75008 Paris / FR
 04  11.02.2011    ADMISSIBLE
Beyers Koffie N.V.
Koning Leopoldlaan 3
2870 Puurs / BE
Opponent's representative
Brants, Johan P.E.
Brantsandpatents bvba Guldensporenpark 75
BE-9820 Merelbeke / BE
Former [2011/12]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010  06.07.2010  ADMISSIBLE
Sara Lee/DE N.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
Vereenigde Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
 02  07.01.2011   
Distribution Casino France
1 Esplanade de France
42000 SAINT ETIENNE / FR
Opponent's representative
Balesta, Pierre
Cabinet Beau de Loménie 158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
 03  12.01.2011   
Ethical Coffee Company ( Suisse ) SA / Eihical Coffee Company SA
Rue Faucigny 5
Fribourg / CH
Opponent's representative
Desrousseaux, Grégoire Marie, et al, et al
August & Debouzy avocats 6-8 avenue de Messine
75008 Paris / FR
 04  11.02.2011   
N.V. Beyers Koffie/S.A. Cafe Liegeois
Koning Leopoldlaan 3/Rue de Verviers 181
2870 PUURS (Breendonk)/4651 Battice / BE
Opponent's representative
Brants, Johan P.E.
Brantsandpatents bvba Guldensporenpark 75
BE-9820 Merelbeke / BE
Former [2011/08]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010  06.07.2010  ADMISSIBLE
Sara Lee/DE N.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
Vereenigde Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
 02  07.01.2011   
Distribution Casino France
1 Esplanade de France
42000 SAINT ETIENNE / FR
Opponent's representative
Balesta, Pierre
Cabinet Beau de Loménie 158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
 03  12.01.2011    ADMISSIBLE
Ethical Coffee Company ( Suisse ) SA / Eihical Coffee Company SA
Rue Faucigny 5
Fribourg / CH
Opponent's representative
Desrousseaux, Grégoire Marie, et al, et al
August & Debouzy avocats 6-8 avenue de Messine
75008 Paris / FR
Former [2011/07]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010  06.07.2010  ADMISSIBLE
Sara Lee/DE N.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
Vereenigde Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
 02  07.01.2011    ADMISSIBLE
Distribution Casino France
1 Esplanade de France
42000 SAINT ETIENNE / FR
Opponent's representative
Balesta, Pierre
Cabinet Beau de Loménie 158, rue de l'Université
75340 Paris Cedex 07 / FR
Former [2011/07]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010   
Sara Lee/DE N.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
Vereenigde Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
Former [2010/25]
Opponent(s)01  12.05.2010   
Sara Lee/DE N.V.
Vleutensevaart 35
3532 AD Utrecht / NL
Opponent's representative
Hatzmann, Martin, et al, et al
Vereenigde Johan de Wittlaan 7
2517 JR Den Haag / NL
27.04.2011Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
29.04.2011Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
08.09.2011Date of oral proceedings
11.11.2011Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
18.04.2012Date of oral proceedings
18.05.2012Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
06.07.2012Despatch of interlocutory decision in opposition
11.10.2012Date of oral proceedings
10.10.2013Legal effect of revocation of patent [ N /P ]
10.10.2013Legal effect of revocation of patent [2014/09]
17.12.2013Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
Appeal following opposition03.09.2012Appeal received No.  T1674/12
14.11.2012Statement of grounds filed
10.10.2013Result of appeal procedure: revocation of the patent
28.06.2012Appeal received No.  T1674/12
13.11.2012Statement of grounds filed
10.10.2013Result of appeal procedure: revocation of the patent
23.07.2012Appeal received No.  T1674/12
09.11.2012Statement of grounds filed
10.10.2013Result of appeal procedure: revocation of the patent
12.01.2012Appeal received No.  T0112/12
13.04.2012Statement of grounds filed
21.08.2012Result of appeal procedure: appeal of the opponent withdrawn
30.08.2012Appeal received No.  T1674/12
10.10.2013Result of appeal procedure: revocation of the patent
21.08.2012Appeal received No.  T1674/12
10.10.2013Result of appeal procedure: revocation of the patent
28.06.2012Appeal received No.  T0112/12
21.08.2012Result of appeal procedure: appeal of the opponent withdrawn
09.10.2013Date of oral proceedings
21.11.2013Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
19.10.2009Renewal fee patent year 03
19.10.2009Renewal fee patent year 04
19.10.2009Renewal fee patent year 05
10.07.2009Renewal fee patent year 06
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipCH12.05.2010
LI12.05.2010
CY16.06.2010
MC30.06.2010
GB05.06.2013
[2014/21]
Former [2014/20]CH12.05.2010
LI12.05.2010
CY16.06.2010
MC30.06.2010
Former [2011/26]CY16.06.2010
MC30.06.2010
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