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EP About this file: EP0310016

EP0310016 - Litter for small animals [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusOpposition rejected
Status updated on  19.04.1996
Database last updated on 20.12.2024
Most recent event   Tooltip05.10.2005Change: Appeal number 
Applicant(s)For all designated states
SÜD-CHEMIE AG
Lenbachplatz 6
80333 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [1995/07]For all designated states
SÜD-CHEMIE AG
Lenbachplatz 6
D-80333 München / DE
Former [1989/14]For all designated states
PIROTTE FUTTERMITTEL-VERTRIEBS-GMBH
Arenzhagen 6
D-53773 Hennef / DE
Inventor(s)01 / Pirotte, Wilhelm
Arenzhagen 6
D-5202 Hennef 41 / DE
[1989/14]
Representative(s)Splanemann
Patentanwälte Partnerschaft
Rumfordstrasse 7
80469 München / DE
[N/P]
Former [1994/50]Patentanwälte Dipl.-Ing. R. Splanemann Dr. B. Reitzner Dipl.-Ing. K. Baronetzky
Tal 13
D-80331 München / DE
Former [1989/14]Riederer Freiherr von Paar zu Schönau, Anton
Van der Werth, Lederer & Riederer Postfach 2664
D-84010 Landshut / DE
Application number, filing date88115962.828.09.1988
[1989/14]
Priority number, dateDE1987373280729.09.1987         Original published format: DE 3732807
[1989/14]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0310016
Date:05.04.1989
Language:EN
[1989/14]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0310016
Date:17.05.1989
Language:EN
[1989/20]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0310016
Date:12.06.1991
Language:EN
[1991/24]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP30.03.1989
ClassificationIPC:A01K1/015
[1989/14]
CPC:
A01K1/0155 (EP,US)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   ES,   FR,   GB,   IT,   LI,   NL,   SE [1989/14]
TitleGerman:Streu für kleine Tiere[1989/14]
English:Litter for small animals[1989/14]
French:Litière pour petits animaux[1989/14]
Examination procedure14.11.1989Examination requested  [1990/02]
02.05.1990Request for accelerated examination filed
01.10.1990Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
01.10.1990Decision about request for accelerated examination - accepted: Yes
06.11.1990Communication of intention to grant the patent
21.12.1990Fee for grant paid
21.12.1990Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  08.01.1992  29.05.1992  ADMISSIBLE
SAMAIN Gustave
41 Rue du Palais
7565 Pottes / BE
 02  10.03.1992  10.06.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Effem GmbH
Eitzer Landstrasse
D-27283 Verden / DE
Opponent's representative
Goddar, Heinz J., et al, et al
Boehmert & Boehmert
Anwaltspartnerschaft mbB
Pettenkoferstrasse 22
80336 München / DE
 03  12.03.1992  10.07.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Michel Reverdy S.A.
Rue de la Sainte Fontaine
10110 Bar Sur Seine / FR
Opponent's representative
Casalonga, Axel
Casalonga & Partners Bayerstrasse 73
80335 München / DE
 04  10.03.1992  23.06.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Groenvoederdrogerij B.V. "Oldambt"
Langeweg 5
9682 XR Oostwold / NL
Opponent's representative
Smulders, Theodorus A.H.J., et al, et al
Vereenigde P.O. Box 87930
2508 DH Den Haag / NL
 [N/P]
Former [1995/51]
Opponent(s)01  08.01.1992  29.05.1992  ADMISSIBLE
SAMAIN Gustave
41 Rue du Palais
7565 Pottes / BE
 02  10.03.1992  10.06.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Effem GmbH
Eitzer Landstrasse
D-27283 Verden / DE
Opponent's representative
Goddar, Heinz J., Dr., et al, et al
FORRESTER & BOEHMERT Franz-Joseph-Strasse 38
D-80801 München / DE
 03  12.03.1992  10.07.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Michel Reverdy S.A.
Rue de la Sainte Fontaine
10110 Bar Sur Seine / FR
Opponent's representative
Casalonga, Axel
BUREAU D.A. CASALONGA - JOSSE Morassistrasse 8
D-80469 München / DE
 04  10.03.1992  23.06.1992  ADMISSIBLE
Groenvoederdrogerij B.V. "Oldambt"
Langeweg 5
9682 XR Oostwold / NL
Opponent's representative
Smulders, Theodorus A.H.J., Ir., et al, et al
Vereenigde Octrooibureaux, P.O. Box 87930
NL-2508 DH 's-Gravenhage / NL
Former [1992/19]
Opponent(s)01  08.01.1992   
SAMAIN Gustave
41 Rue du Palais
7565 Pottes / BE
Opponent's representative
Dellicour, Paul
Office Dellicour Avenue Rogier 19/13
B-4000 Liège / BE
 02  10.03.1992   
Effem GmbH
Eitzer Landstrasse
D-27283 Verden / DE
Opponent's representative
Goddar, Heinz J., Dr., et al, et al
FORRESTER & BOEHMERT Franz-Joseph-Strasse 38
D-80801 München / DE
 03  12.03.1992   
Michel Reverdy S.A.
Rue de la Sainte Fontaine
10110 Bar Sur Seine / FR
Opponent's representative
Casalonga, Axel
BUREAU D.A. CASALONGA - JOSSE Morassistrasse 8
D-80469 München / DE
 04  10.03.1992    ADMISSIBLE
Groenvoederdrogerij B.V. "Oldambt"
Langeweg 5
9682 XR Oostwold / NL
Opponent's representative
Smulders, Theodorus A.H.J., Ir., et al, et al
Vereenigde Octrooibureaux, P.O. Box 87930
NL-2508 DH 's-Gravenhage / NL
Former [1992/19]
Opponent(s)01  08.01.1992   
SAMAIN Gustave
41 Rue du Palais
7565 Pottes / BE
Opponent's representative
Dellicour, Paul
Office Dellicour Avenue Rogier 19/13
B-4000 Liège / BE
 02  10.03.1992   
Effem GmbH
Eitzer Landstrasse
D-27283 Verden / DE
Opponent's representative
Goddar, Heinz J., Dr., et al, et al
FORRESTER & BOEHMERT Franz-Joseph-Strasse 38
D-80801 München / DE
 03  12.03.1992   
Michel Reverdy S.A.
Rue de la Sainte Fontaine
10110 Bar Sur Seine / FR
Opponent's representative
Casalonga, Axel
BUREAU D.A. CASALONGA - JOSSE Morassistrasse 8
D-80469 München / DE
Former [1992/18]
Opponent(s)01  08.01.1992   
SAMAIN Gustave
41 Rue du Palais
7565 Pottes / BE
 02  10.03.1992    ADMISSIBLE
Effem GmbH
Eitzer Landstrasse
D-27283 Verden / DE
Opponent's representative
Goddar, Heinz J., Dr., et al, et al
FORRESTER & BOEHMERT Franz-Joseph-Strasse 38
D-80801 München / DE
Former [1992/10]
Opponent(s)01  08.01.1992    ADMISSIBLE
SAMAIN Gustave
41 Rue du Palais
7565 Pottes / BE
01.04.1992No. 01: Notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
01.04.1992No. 03: Notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
03.04.1992No. 04: Notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
25.05.1992No. 01: Reply to notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
05.06.1992No. 04: Reply to notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
02.07.1992No. 03: Reply to notification indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition
15.07.1992Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
08.10.1992Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
15.10.1992Communication of observations of patent proprietor (Time limit: M04)
12.02.1993Reply of parties involved to observations of patent proprietor
30.01.1996Legal effect of rejection of opposition [1996/23]
19.04.1996Date of despatch of rejection of opposition
Appeal following opposition23.03.1994Appeal received No.  T0255/94
20.04.1994Statement of grounds filed
30.01.1996Result of appeal procedure: maintenance in unamended form
30.01.1996Date of oral proceedings
05.02.1996Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Fees paidRenewal fee
28.09.1990Renewal fee patent year 03
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Documents cited:Search[X]FR2451159  (FOURCINE ADRIEN);
 [A]US4258660  (PRIS HAROLD C, et al);
 [A]GB2057844  (STANBURY J H);
 [A]DE3107656  (KAEHLER HANS)
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