Packing Station And Method For Ceramic Slabs

Patent No. EP3638589 (titled "Packing Station And Method For Ceramic Slabs") was filed by Granitifiandre Societa PER Azioni on Jun 4, 2018. The application was issued on Apr 28, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FLORIM CERAMICHE SOCIETA PER AZIONI SOCIETA BENEFIT	Jan 28, 2022	MANZELLA & ASSOCIATI

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May 19, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 19, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 19, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 9, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 9, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 9, 2025
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Feb 20, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 17, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 13, 2025
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 13, 2025
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Dec 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 19, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
Dec 19, 2024
Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
Dec 19, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
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Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Dec 19, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
Dec 19, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 1, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 1, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 1, 2024
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Sep 16, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 16, 2024
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 11, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 11, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 12, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 10, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 8, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2024
Reply to appeal
Apr 2, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 2, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 2, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Apr 2, 2024
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Apr 2, 2024
Description
Apr 2, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2024
Reply to appeal
Dec 5, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 5, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Nov 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Nov 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Nov 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Nov 30, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Nov 30, 2023
Description
Nov 30, 2023
Description
Nov 30, 2023
Description
Nov 30, 2023
Description
Nov 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 13, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 13, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2023
Notice of appeal
Sep 19, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 19, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2023
Notice of appeal
Aug 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 31, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 31, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 31, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 31, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 17, 2023
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 6, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 6, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 6, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 6, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 6, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 4, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 6, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 6, 2023
Description
Apr 6, 2023
Description
Apr 6, 2023
Description
Apr 6, 2023
Description
Apr 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 6, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 7, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 19, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 8, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 8, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 8, 2022
Request for documents
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 28, 2022
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
May 12, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 1, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 17, 2021
French translation of claims
Mar 17, 2021
German translation of the claims
Nov 24, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 24, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 24, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 24, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 24, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 30, 2020
Examination started
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2020
Amendments received before examination
Jul 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2020
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 21, 2020
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 17, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 2, 2020
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 2, 2020
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Nov 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2019
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 25, 2019
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 13, 2019
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Sep 13, 2019
International preliminary examination report
Sep 13, 2019
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Sep 13, 2019
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Sep 13, 2019
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jul 5, 2019
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 5, 2019
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 5, 2019
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
May 27, 2019
Written opinion
May 27, 2019
Written opinion - free text sheet
May 27, 2019
Written opinion - points I-VIII
May 9, 2019
Notification of election of EPO
May 8, 2019
Free text
May 8, 2019
Notification of receipt of demand
May 2, 2019
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
Apr 11, 2019
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 8, 2019
PCT demand form
Apr 1, 2019
Document concerning fees and payments
Apr 1, 2019
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 1, 2019
Reply to International Search Opinion
Feb 20, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 20, 2019
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 10, 2019
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 20, 2018
Copy of the international search report
Dec 20, 2018
Published international application - A1
Jul 31, 2018
ISR: cited documents
Jul 30, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 30, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 30, 2018
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 6, 2018
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jun 27, 2018
Abstract
Jun 27, 2018
Annex
Jun 27, 2018
Annex
Jun 27, 2018
Claims
Jun 27, 2018
Description
Jun 27, 2018
Drawings
Jun 27, 2018
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 27, 2018
Translated claims for ISA/EP
Jun 27, 2018
Translated description for ISA/EP
Jun 27, 2018
Translated drawings for ISA/EP
Jun 27, 2018
Translation of the abstract for ISA/EP
Feb 23, 2018
Priority search results copy provided by EPO

EP3638589

GRANITIFIANDRE SOCIETA PER AZIONI

Application Number: EP18732910A
Filing Date: Jun 4, 2018
Status: Revoked; Jun 3, 2025
Publication Date: Apr 28, 2021
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