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EP0635464 - A raw material composition for ceramic materials and process for its preparation [Right-click to bookmark this link]
Status	Patent revoked Status updated on 18.06.2004 Database last updated on 11.04.2026
Most recent event Tooltip	28.08.2009	Change - opposition data/opponents data or that of the opponents representative	published on 30.09.2009 [2009/40]
Applicant(s)	For all designated states KAO CORPORATION, S.A. Puig del Tudons, 10 08210 Barbera del Valles (Barcelona) / ES
	[N/P]
Former [1998/44]	For all designated states KAO CORPORATION, S.A. Puig del Tudons, 10 08210 Barbera del Valles, (Barcelona) / ES
Former [1995/04]	For all designated states KAO CORPORATION, S.A. Puig dels Tudons, 10 E-08210 Barbera del Valles, (Barcelona) / ES
Inventor(s)	01 / Esteban, Rafael Biscaia, 335-337, Baj. 2a E-08027 Barcelona / ES
	02 / Okabe, Kazuhiko Mariano Cubi, 155, 2o 1a E-08021 Barcelona / ES
	03 / Pujadas, Francisco Muntaner, 327-329, 2o 1a E-08021 Barcelona / ES
	04 / Sapés, Emilio Anselm Clavé, 18 E-08184 Palau de Plegamans (Barcelona) / ES
	[1998/43]
Former [1998/30]	01 / Esteban, Rafael Biscaia, 335-337, Baj. 2a E-08027 Barcelona / ES
	02 / Okabe, Kazuhiko Mariano Cubi', 155, 2o 1a E-08021 Barcelona / ES
	03 / Pujadas, Francisco Muntaner, 327-329, 2o 1a E-08021 Barcelona / ES
	04 / Sapés, Emilio Anselm Clavé, 18 E-08184 Palau de Plegamans (Barcelona) / ES
Former [1995/04]	01 / Esteban, Rafael Biscaia, 335-337, Baj. 2a E-08027 Barcelona / ES
	02 / Okabe, Kazuhiko Mariano Cubi, 155, 2 1a E-08021 Barcelona / ES
	03 / Pujadas, Francisco Muntaner, 327-329, 2 1a E-08021 Barcelona / ES
	04 / Sapés, Emilio Anselm Clavé, 18 E-08184 Palau de Plegamans (Barcelona) / ES
Representative(s)	Kindler, Matthias Hoffmann - Eitle ATTENTION : ADDRESS INACTIVE - USE ASS-NR - CDR / DE
	[N/P]
Former [1998/03]	Kindler, Matthias, Dr. Dipl.-Chem. Hoffmann Eitle, Patent- und Rechtsanwälte, Postfach 81 04 20 81904 München / DE
Former [1997/21]	Kindler, Matthias Hoffmann Eitle Patentanwälte, Postfach 810420 81904 München / DE
Former [1996/21]	Kador & Partner Corneliusstrasse 15 80469 München / DE
Former [1995/04]	Duran Moya, Luis-Alfonso, et al DURAN-CORRETJER, S.L., Paseo de Gracia, 101 E-08008 Barcelona / ES
Application number, filing date	93500111.5	21.07.1993
	[1995/04]
Filing language	ES
Procedural language	EN
Publication	Type:	A1 Application with search report
	No.:	EP0635464
	Date:	25.01.1995
	Language:	EN
	[1995/04]
	Type:	B1 Patent specification
	No.:	EP0635464
	Date:	28.10.1998
	Language:	EN
	[1998/44]
Search report(s)	(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:	EP	18.01.1994
Classification	IPC:	C04B33/04	[1995/04]
	CPC:	C04B33/04 (EP)
Designated contracting states	DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, PT [1995/04]
Title	German:	Rohstoffzusammensetzung für keramische Werkstoffe und Verfahren zu seiner Herstellung	[1995/04]
	English:	A raw material composition for ceramic materials and process for its preparation	[1995/04]
	French:	Composition de matière première pour matériaux céramiques et procédé pour sa préparation	[1995/04]
Examination procedure	21.03.1995	Examination requested [1995/20]
	11.09.1995	Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
	05.03.1996	Reply to a communication from the examining division
	25.04.1996	Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
	06.08.1996	Reply to a communication from the examining division
	11.09.1996	Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M08)
	10.04.1997	Reply to a communication from the examining division
	21.07.1997	Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M04)
	11.09.1997	Reply to a communication from the examining division
	18.11.1997	Despatch of communication of intention to grant (Approval: Yes)
	29.01.1998	Communication of intention to grant the patent
	27.04.1998	Fee for grant paid
	27.04.1998	Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)	Opponent(s)	01 26.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE ASSOPIASTRELLE V.LE MONTE SANTO 40 41049 SASSUOLO (Modena) / IT Opponent's representative Corradini, Corrado Ing. C. Corradini & C. S.r.l. Via Dante Alighieri 4 42100 Reggio Emilia / IT
		02 27.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE CERAMCO S.P.A. Via dei Falegnami, 7 41049 SASSUOLO / IT Opponent's representative Modiano, Guido Modiano Gardi Patents, Via Meravigli, 16 20123 Milano / IT
		03 26.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE LAMBERTI SpA Via Piave, 18 21041 Albizzate VA / IT Opponent's representative Gervasi, Gemma Notarbartolo & Gervasi S.p.A. Viale Achille Papa, 30 20149 Milano / IT
		04 27.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE ASCER - Asociaci n Espanola Fabricantes de Azulejos, Pavimentos y Baldosas Cerámicas Caballeros, 55 12001 Castell n/Spain / ES Opponent's representative Ungria López, Javier c/o UNGRIA Patentes y Marcas, S.A. Avda. Ramon y Cajal, 78 28043 Madrid / ES
		[N/P]
	Former [2009/40]
	Opponent(s)	01 26.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE ASSOPIASTRELLE V.LE MONTE SANTO 40 41049 SASSUOLO (Modena) / IT Opponent's representative Corradini, Corrado Studio Ing. C. CORRADINI & C. S.r.l. 4, Via Dante Alighieri 42100 Reggio Emilia / IT
		02 27.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE CERAMCO S.P.A. Via dei Falegnami, 7 41049 SASSUOLO / IT Opponent's representative Modiano, Guido, Dr.-Ing. Modiano Gardi Patents, Via Meravigli, 16 20123 Milano / IT
		03 26.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE LAMBERTI SpA Via Piave, 18 21041 Albizzate VA / IT Opponent's representative Gervasi, Gemma Notarbartolo & Gervasi S.p.A. Corso di Porta Vittoria 9 20122 Milano / IT
		04 27.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE ASCER - Asociaci n Espanola Fabricantes de Azulejos, Pavimentos y Baldosas Cerámicas Caballeros, 55 12001 Castell n/Spain / ES Opponent's representative Ungria Lopez, Javier c/o UNGRIA Patentes y Marcas, S.A., Avda. Ramon y Cajal, 78 28043 Madrid / ES
	Former [2002/27]
	Opponent(s)	01 26.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE ASSOPIASTRELLE V.LE MONTE SANTO 40 41049 SASSUOLO (Modena) / IT Opponent's representative Corradini, Corrado Studio Ing. C. CORRADINI & C. S.r.l. 4, Via Dante Alighieri 42100 Reggio Emilia / IT
		02 27.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE CERAMCO S.P.A. Via dei Falegnami, 7 41049 SASSUOLO / IT Opponent's representative Modiano, Guido, Dr.-Ing. Modiano Gardi Patents, Via Meravigli, 16 20123 Milano / IT
		03 26.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE LAMBERTI SpA Via Piave, 18 21041 Albizzate VA / IT Opponent's representative Gervasi, Gemma, Dr. Studio Brevetti e Marchi NOTARBARTOLO & GERVASI S.r.l., Corso di Porta Vittoria, 9 20122 Milano / IT
		04 27.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE ASCER - Asociaci n Espanola Fabricantes de Azulejos, Pavimentos y Baldosas Cerámicas Caballeros, 55 12001 Castell n/Spain / ES Opponent's representative Ungria Lopez, Javier c/o UNGRIA Patentes y Marcas, S.A., Avda. Ramon y Cajal, 78 28043 Madrid / ES
	Former [1999/38]
	Opponent(s)	01 26.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE ASSOPIASTRELLE V.LE MONTE SANTO 40 41049 SASSUOLO (Modena) / IT Opponent's representative Corradini, Corrado Studio Ing. C. CORRADINI & C. S.r.l. 4, Via Dante Alighieri 42100 Reggio Emilia / IT
		02 27.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE CERAMCO S.P.A. Via dei Falegnami, 7 41049 SASSUOLO / IT Opponent's representative Modiano, Guido, Dr.-Ing. Modiano Gardi Patents, Via Meravigli, 16 20123 Milano / IT
		03 26.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE LAMBERTI SpA Via Piave, 18 21041 Albizzate VA / IT Opponent's representative Gervasi, Gemma, Dr. Studio Brevetti e Marchi NOTARBARTOLO & GERVASI S.r.l., Corso di Porta Vittoria, 9 20122 Milano / IT
		04 27.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE ASCER - Asociaci n Espanola Fabricantes de Azulejos, Pavimentos y Baldosas Cerámicas Caballeros, 55 12001 Castell n/Spain / ES
	Former [1999/37]
	Opponent(s)	01 26.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE ASSOPIASTRELLE V.LE MONTE SANTO 40 41049 SASSUOLO (Modena) / IT Opponent's representative Corradini, Corrado Studio Ing. C. CORRADINI & C. S.r.l. 4, Via Dante Alighieri 42100 Reggio Emilia / IT
		02 27.07.1999 29.09.1999 ADMISSIBLE CERAMCO S.P.A. Via dei Falegnami, 7 41049 SASSUOLO / IT Opponent's representative Modiano, Guido, Dr.-Ing. Modiano Gardi Patents, Via Meravigli, 16 20123 Milano / IT
	04.10.1999	Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
	21.01.2000	Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
	22.02.2001	Date of oral proceedings
	22.02.2001	Legal effect of revocation of patent [2004/32]
	18.04.2001	Despatch of minutes of oral proceedings
	18.04.2001	Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
Appeal following opposition	21.06.2001	Appeal received No. T0695/01
	23.08.2001	Statement of grounds filed
	09.03.2004	Result of appeal procedure: appeal of the proprietor was rejected
	09.03.2004	Date of oral proceedings
	17.03.2004	Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Fees paid	Renewal fee
	09.05.1995	Renewal fee patent year 03
	24.06.1996	Renewal fee patent year 04
	27.05.1997	Renewal fee patent year 05
	29.07.1998	Renewal fee patent year 06
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Documents cited:	Search	[XA] EP0131785 (GEORGIA KAOLIN CO et al.) [X] 1,3,4 * example 1A * * the whole document *[A] 2,5-10
		[XA] US4812427 (KOHUT WILLIAM et al.) [X] 1,3,4 * abstract * * column 26, line 37 - line 58 * * the whole document *[A] 2,6-10
		[A] JPS5945961
		[A] US4854971 (GANE PATRICK A C et al.) [A]
		[A] FR2550781 (JUNGK ERNST et al.) [A]
		[A] DATABASE WPI Week 8417, Derwent World Patents Index; AN 84-103802 [A] 1-10 * abstract *

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