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EP About this file: EP0927768

EP0927768 - Engraved cylinder for fitting to machines for rolled finishing of hides, artificial hides, fabric, synthetic materials and the like [Right-click to bookmark this link]
StatusPatent revoked
Status updated on  15.03.2013
Database last updated on 29.03.2025
Most recent event   Tooltip17.06.2016Petition for review: decisionpublished on 20.07.2016  [2016/29]
Applicant(s)For all designated states
GE.MA.TA. S.p.A.
Via Rampa dell'Agno 6 36070 Trissino
36070 Trissino, (Vicenza) / IT
[N/P]
Former [1999/27]For all designated states
GE.MA.TA. S.p.A.
Via Rampa dell'Agno 6
36070 Trissino, Vicenza / IT
Inventor(s)01 / Maitan, Gianni Ing.
Via N.Tommaseo, 46/a
36100 Vicenza / IT
[1999/27]
Representative(s)Bettello, Pietro, et al
Studio Tecnico
Ingg. Luigi e Pietro Bettello
Via Col d'Echele, 25
36100 Vicenza / IT
[N/P]
Former [1999/27]Bettello, Pietro, Dott. Ing., et al
Studio Tecnico Ingg. Luigi e Pietro Bettello Via Col d'Echele, 25
36100 Vicenza / IT
Application number, filing date98119184.412.10.1998
[1999/27]
Priority number, dateIT1997VI0023331.12.1997         Original published format: IT VI970233
[1999/27]
Filing languageEN
Procedural languageEN
PublicationType: A2 Application without search report 
No.:EP0927768
Date:07.07.1999
Language:EN
[1999/27]
Type: A3 Search report 
No.:EP0927768
Date:24.05.2000
[2000/21]
Type: B1 Patent specification 
No.:EP0927768
Date:28.04.2004
Language:EN
[2004/18]
Search report(s)(Supplementary) European search report - dispatched on:EP10.04.2000
ClassificationIPC:C14B1/56, C14C11/00
[1999/27]
CPC:
B05C1/0808 (EP); C14B1/56 (EP); C14B17/02 (EP)
Designated contracting statesAT,   BE,   CH,   DE,   ES,   FR,   GB,   GR,   IT,   LI,   NL,   PT [2001/05]
Former [1999/27]AT,  BE,  CH,  CY,  DE,  DK,  ES,  FI,  FR,  GB,  GR,  IE,  IT,  LI,  LU,  MC,  NL,  PT,  SE 
TitleGerman:Gravierte Walze für Maschinen zur Bearbeitung von Häuten, Kunsthäuten, Gewebe, Kunststoffmaterial und dergleichen[1999/27]
English:Engraved cylinder for fitting to machines for rolled finishing of hides, artificial hides, fabric, synthetic materials and the like[1999/27]
French:Cylindre gravé pour machines de finissage des peaux, peaux artificielles, tissus, materiaux synthétiques et similaires[1999/27]
Examination procedure09.11.2000Examination requested  [2001/03]
27.11.2000Loss of particular rights, legal effect: designated state(s)
09.03.2001Despatch of communication of loss of particular rights: designated state(s) CY, DK, FI, IE, LU, MC, SE
29.10.2002Despatch of a communication from the examining division (Time limit: M06)
05.04.2003Reply to a communication from the examining division
29.10.2003Communication of intention to grant the patent
17.02.2004Fee for grant paid
17.02.2004Fee for publishing/printing paid
Opposition(s)Opponent(s)01  12.10.2004  23.11.2004  ADMISSIBLE
BERGI SpA
Via Montorso, 4/A
96071 ARZIGNANO (Vicenza) / IT
Opponent's representative
Modiano, Micaela Nadia
Modiano & Partners
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 Milano / IT
 [N/P]
Former [2009/40]
Opponent(s)01  12.10.2004  23.11.2004  ADMISSIBLE
BERGI SpA
Via Montorso, 4/A
96071 ARZIGNANO (Vicenza) / IT
Opponent's representative
Modiano, Micaela Nadia
Dr. Modiano & Associati SpA Via Meravigli 16
20123 Milano / IT
Former [2009/36]
Opponent(s)01  12.10.2004  23.11.2004  ADMISSIBLE
BERGI SpA
Via Montorso, 4/A
96071 ARZIGNANO (Vicenza) / IT
Opponent's representative
Modiano, Micaela Nadia
MODIANO & PARTNERS (IT) Via Meravigli 16
20123 Milan / IT
Former [2004/49]
Opponent(s)01  12.10.2004   
BERGI SpA
Via Montorso, 4/A
96071 ARZIGNANO (Vicenza) / IT
Opponent's representative
Petraz, Gilberto
GLP S.r.l. Piazzale Cavedalis 6/2
33100 Udine / IT
deletedDeletion: Legal effect of rejection of opposition [ N /P ]
07.03.2005Invitation to proprietor to file observations on the notice of opposition
16.11.2005Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition
18.05.2009Date of despatch of rejection of opposition
17.12.2012Legal effect of revocation of patent [ N /P ]
17.12.2012Legal effect of revocation of patent [2013/16]
17.12.2012Despatch of communication that the patent will be revoked
Appeal following opposition28.07.2009Appeal received No.  T1575/09
28.09.2009Statement of grounds filed
17.12.2012Result of appeal procedure: revocation of the patent
17.12.2012Date of oral proceedings
14.01.2013Minutes of the oral proceedings despatched
Petition(s) for review:07.05.2013Petition for review received
 Number:  R0007/13
 for appeal No.  T1575/09-3207
 Petitioner:  APPR
10.06.2016Decision:  Petition for review obviously unsubstantiated only.
10.06.2016Date of oral proceedings
Fees paidRenewal fee
14.09.2000Renewal fee patent year 03
01.10.2001Renewal fee patent year 04
01.10.2002Renewal fee patent year 05
11.08.2003Renewal fee patent year 06
Penalty fee
Penalty fee Rule 85a EPC 1973
27.12.2000CY   M01   Not yet paid
27.12.2000DK   M01   Not yet paid
27.12.2000FI   M01   Not yet paid
27.12.2000IE   M01   Not yet paid
27.12.2000LU   M01   Not yet paid
27.12.2000MC   M01   Not yet paid
27.12.2000SE   M01   Not yet paid
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Lapses during opposition  TooltipAT28.04.2004
BE28.04.2004
CH28.04.2004
LI28.04.2004
NL28.04.2004
GR28.07.2004
PT28.09.2004
GB12.10.2004
[2011/32]
Former [2010/05]AT28.04.2004
BE28.04.2004
CH28.04.2004
LI28.04.2004
NL28.04.2004
GR28.07.2004
PT28.09.2004
GB12.10.2004
IT12.10.2007
Former [2008/12]AT28.04.2004
BE28.04.2004
CH28.04.2004
LI28.04.2004
NL28.04.2004
GR28.07.2004
PT28.09.2004
GB12.10.2004
Former [2006/13]AT28.04.2004
BE28.04.2004
CH28.04.2004
LI28.04.2004
NL28.04.2004
GR28.07.2004
GB12.10.2004
Former [2005/14]AT28.04.2004
BE28.04.2004
CH28.04.2004
LI28.04.2004
GR28.07.2004
Former [2005/11]AT28.04.2004
CH28.04.2004
LI28.04.2004
GR28.07.2004
Former [2005/06]CH28.04.2004
LI28.04.2004
GR28.07.2004
Former [2004/51]CH28.04.2004
LI28.04.2004
Documents cited:Search[A]US4763370  (MANCE DARKO [CA], et al) [A] 1 * column A; figure - ** column 4, line 31 - column 5, line 10 *;
 [XA]DE3927365  (AMOSER HANS [DE]) [X] 1-3 * column A; figure - * * column 1, line 60 - line 65 * * column 2, line 61 - column 3, line 1 * [A] 4,5
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