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EP About this file: EP2521688

EP2521688 - WORKING UNIT WITH LABELLING MACHINE AND MACHINE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusNo opposition filed within time limit
Status updated on  01.09.2023
Database last updated on 15.06.2024
FormerThe patent has been granted
Status updated on  23.09.2022
FormerGrant of patent is intended
Status updated on  03.05.2022
FormerExamination is in progress
Status updated on  27.03.2017
Most recent event   Tooltip14.06.2024Lapse of the patent in a contracting state
New state(s): MC		published on 17.07.2024 [2024/29]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
P.E. Labellers S.p.A.
Via Industria 56
46047 Porto Mantovano (MN) / IT
[2019/25]
Former [2012/46]For all designated states
P.E. Labellers S.p.A.
Viale Europa 25
46047 Porto Mantovano (MN) / IT
Inventor(s)01 / BALLAROTTI, Mario
Via Boldrini 28
I-46045 Marmirolo / IT
 [2012/46]
Representative(s)Modiano, Micaela Nadia, et al
Modiano & Partners
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 Milano / IT
[2022/43]
Former [2012/46]Modiano, Micaela Nadia, et al
Modiano & Partners (IT)
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 Milano / IT
Application number, filing date10795003.220.12.2010
[2022/43]
WO2010EP70308
Priority number, dateIT2010MI0001108.01.2010         Original published format: IT MI20100011
[2012/46]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A1 Application with search report
No.:WO2011083039
Date:14.07.2011
Language:EN
[2011/28]
Type: A1 Application with search report 
No.:EP2521688
Date:14.11.2012
Language:EN
The application published by WIPO in one of the EPO official languages on 14.07.2011 takes the place of the publication of the European patent application.
[2012/46]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP2521688
Date:26.10.2022
Language:EN
[2022/43]
Search report(s)International search report - published on:EP14.07.2011
ClassificationIPC:B67C7/00
[2012/46]
CPC:
B67C7/0046 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesAL,   AT,   BE,   BG,   CH,   CY,   CZ,   DE,   DK,   EE,   ES,   FI,   FR,   GB,   GR,   HR,   HU,   IE,   IS,   IT,   LI,   LT,   LU,   LV,   MC,   MK,   MT,   NL,   NO,   PL,   PT,   RO,   RS,   SE,   SI,   SK,   SM,   TR [2012/46]
Extension statesBANot yet paid
MENot yet paid
TitleGerman:ARBEITSEINHEIT MIT ETIKETTIERMASCHINE UND MASCHINE ZUR BEFÜLLUNG VON BEHÄLTERN[2012/46]
English:WORKING UNIT WITH LABELLING MACHINE AND MACHINE FOR FILLING CONTAINERS[2012/46]
French:UNITÉ DE TRAVAIL DOTÉE D'UNE MACHINE À ÉTIQUETER ET D'UNE MACHINE PERMETTANT DE REMPLIR DES RÉCIPIENTS[2012/46]
Entry into regional phase07.08.2012National basic fee paid 
07.08.2012Designation fee(s) paid 
07.08.2012Examination fee paid 
Examination procedure07.08.2012Examination requested  [2012/46]
22.02.2013Amendment by applicant (claims and/or description)
31.03.2016Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
06.10.2016Reply to a communication from the examining division
16.03.2017Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
26.07.2017Reply to a communication from the examining division
20.04.2018Date of oral proceedings
11.05.2018Minutes of oral proceedings despatched
16.05.2018Despatch of communication that the application is refused, reason: substantive examination {1}
04.05.2022Communication of intention to grant the patent
13.09.2022Fee for grant paid
13.09.2022Fee for publishing/printing paid
13.09.2022Receipt of the translation of the claim(s)
Appeal following examination20.07.2018Appeal received No.  T2902/18
26.09.2018Statement of grounds filed
11.02.2022Result of appeal procedure: remittal for grant
16.02.2022Despatch of the decision of the Board of Appeal
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  31.03.2016
Opposition(s)27.07.2023No opposition filed within time limit [2023/40]
Fees paidRenewal fee
12.12.2012Renewal fee patent year 03
10.12.2013Renewal fee patent year 04
19.12.2014Renewal fee patent year 05
25.11.2015Renewal fee patent year 06
12.12.2016Renewal fee patent year 07
17.11.2017Renewal fee patent year 08
17.10.2018Renewal fee patent year 09
02.12.2019Renewal fee patent year 10
24.11.2020Renewal fee patent year 11
10.11.2021Renewal fee patent year 12
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipHU20.12.2010
AL26.10.2022
CY26.10.2022
CZ26.10.2022
DK26.10.2022
EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
LV26.10.2022
MC26.10.2022
MK26.10.2022
RO26.10.2022
RS26.10.2022
SI26.10.2022
SK26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
IE20.12.2022
LU20.12.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
[2024/29]
Former [2024/27]HU20.12.2010
AL26.10.2022
CY26.10.2022
CZ26.10.2022
DK26.10.2022
EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
LV26.10.2022
MK26.10.2022
RO26.10.2022
RS26.10.2022
SI26.10.2022
SK26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
IE20.12.2022
LU20.12.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
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CY26.10.2022
CZ26.10.2022
DK26.10.2022
EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
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SI26.10.2022
SK26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
IE20.12.2022
LU20.12.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
Former [2024/18]HU20.12.2010
AL26.10.2022
CZ26.10.2022
DK26.10.2022
EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
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RO26.10.2022
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SK26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
IE20.12.2022
LU20.12.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
Former [2023/51]AL26.10.2022
CZ26.10.2022
DK26.10.2022
EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
LV26.10.2022
RO26.10.2022
RS26.10.2022
SI26.10.2022
SK26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
IE20.12.2022
LU20.12.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
Former [2023/48]AL26.10.2022
CZ26.10.2022
DK26.10.2022
EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
LV26.10.2022
RO26.10.2022
RS26.10.2022
SK26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
IE20.12.2022
LU20.12.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
Former [2023/38]AL26.10.2022
CZ26.10.2022
DK26.10.2022
EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
LV26.10.2022
RO26.10.2022
RS26.10.2022
SK26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
LU20.12.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
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CZ26.10.2022
DK26.10.2022
EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
LV26.10.2022
RO26.10.2022
RS26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
Former [2023/35]CZ26.10.2022
DK26.10.2022
EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
LV26.10.2022
RO26.10.2022
RS26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
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EE26.10.2022
FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
LV26.10.2022
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SM26.10.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
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FI26.10.2022
HR26.10.2022
LT26.10.2022
LV26.10.2022
RS26.10.2022
SM26.10.2022
NO26.01.2023
IS26.02.2023
PT27.02.2023
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RS26.10.2022
NO26.01.2023
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PT27.02.2023
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PT27.02.2023
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NO26.01.2023
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Cited inInternational search[X]DE19819731  (KRONES AG [DE]) [X] 1,2 * column 2, line 59 - column 3, line 54; figures 1,2 *;
 [X]DE10325693  (KRONES AG [DE]) [X] 1,2 * paragraphs [0003] , [0023]; figures 1-4 *;
 [X]DE102006023531  (KRONES AG [DE]) [X] 1,2* abstract *
ExaminationUS2621841
 DE2549144
 DE102004053663
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