Vacuum Resin Process Using Draining Layer For Marble Blocks

Patent No. EP1718454 (titled "Vacuum Resin Process Using Draining Layer For Marble Blocks") was filed by Bonelli on Aug 9, 2004. The application was issued on May 25, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MARIETTI	Feb 24, 2017	MARIETTI
GIRASOLE PIETRE NATURALI	Jan 24, 2017	MAROSCIA

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Feb 23, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2022
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jan 18, 2022
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Dec 6, 2021
Refund of fees
Dec 2, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 2, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 2, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 2, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 2, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 2, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 29, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 29, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Nov 26, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Nov 22, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 11, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 22, 2021
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Sep 29, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 29, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 29, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 28, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 24, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 24, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Sep 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 20, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 20, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 2, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jun 2, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 23, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 26, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 26, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 26, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 26, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Oct 26, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Oct 26, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Oct 21, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 6, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 11, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 7, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 24, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 23, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 23, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2019
Authorisation
Oct 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 11, 2019
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jun 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jun 24, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 19, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 19, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 5, 2018
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 23, 2018
Declaration of eligibility for a reduction of fees
Nov 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 20, 2018
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 20, 2018
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Nov 20, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 20, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Oct 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 17, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 17, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 17, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 17, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 17, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 14, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 23, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 10, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 30, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 30, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 17, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 17, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2017
Authorisation
May 10, 2017
Authorisation
May 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 4, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 4, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 25, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 29, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2016
French translation of claims
Apr 20, 2016
German translation of the claims
Apr 20, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 4, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 4, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 4, 2016
Text intended for grant
Dec 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2015
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Dec 4, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 26, 2015
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Nov 12, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 3, 2015
Request for correction of client data
Oct 27, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 29, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 29, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 9, 2015
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Aug 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 8, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 8, 2015
Authorisation
Jul 8, 2015
Authorisation
Jul 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 8, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 8, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 8, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 28, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2014
Claims
Mar 14, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 28, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 22, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 16, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 7, 2013
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Oct 1, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 1, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 28, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 8, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Aug 23, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 31, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 31, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 27, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 27, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
May 25, 2009
Claims
May 25, 2009
Claims
May 25, 2009
Description
May 25, 2009
Description
May 25, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 25, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 6, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 14, 2008
Annex to the communication
Nov 14, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 22, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 12, 2007
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Nov 6, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 19, 2007
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Oct 11, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 11, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 8, 2007
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Aug 23, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 23, 2006
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Nov 23, 2006
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 6, 2006
Request for change of representative
Oct 11, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 29, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 19, 2006
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 23, 2006
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Aug 23, 2006
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Aug 23, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 21, 2006
Claims
Aug 21, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 21, 2006
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Aug 4, 2006
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jul 26, 2006
Annex
Jul 26, 2006
Authorisation
Jul 26, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Jul 26, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 17, 2006
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 30, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 11, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Jan 3, 2006
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jan 3, 2006
International preliminary examination report
Jan 3, 2006
International preliminary examination report
Jan 3, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 3, 2006
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jan 3, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 3, 2006
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jan 3, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 3, 2006
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Sep 21, 2005
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Sep 21, 2005
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Sep 13, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 7, 2005
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Sep 7, 2005
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 29, 2005
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Aug 29, 2005
PCT demand form
Aug 25, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Aug 25, 2005
Published international application - A1
Mar 15, 2005
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 27, 2004
Abstract
Aug 27, 2004
Claims
Aug 27, 2004
Description
Aug 27, 2004
Drawings
Aug 27, 2004
Submission concerning representation

EP1718454

BONELLI

Application Number: EP04745245A
Filing Date: Aug 9, 2004
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 25, 2022
Publication Date: May 25, 2016
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Vacuum Resin Process Using Draining Layer For Marble Blocks

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Dossier Documents

EP1718454