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Method Of Controlling A Power Supply For Short Circuit Arc Welding - EP2327499

The patent EP2327499 was granted to Illinois Tool Works on Dec 5, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 21, 2003 under application number EP10186198A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2327499

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS

Application Number: EP10186198A
Filing Date: Jul 21, 2003
Status: Revoked; Apr 29, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 5, 2018
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
FRONIUS	Sep 4, 2019	ISARPATENT	-

Patent Citations (27) New

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DESCRIPTION	US6160241
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OPPOSITION	DE10033387
OPPOSITION	DE19738785
OPPOSITION	EP0324960
OPPOSITION	EP0904883
OPPOSITION	EP1384546
OPPOSITION	US2002125235
OPPOSITION	US2004016737
OPPOSITION	US3139506
OPPOSITION	WO0064620
OPPOSITION	WO0138034
SEARCH	US3139506
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May 2, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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May 2, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Apr 27, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
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Jan 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jan 17, 2022
Annex to a communication
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Jan 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 17, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
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Jan 17, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
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Jan 17, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jan 17, 2022
Means of redress
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Jan 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 17, 2022
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Jan 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jan 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jan 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 22, 2021
Annex to a communication
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Dec 22, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Nov 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 6, 2021
Communication of amended entries
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Jun 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Feb 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Jan 29, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
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Dec 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Dec 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Dec 22, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 22, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Dec 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Dec 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Oct 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 8, 2020
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Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Oct 8, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
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Oct 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 8, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 6, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Aug 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
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Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jul 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Jun 4, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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May 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
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May 29, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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May 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 26, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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May 26, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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May 26, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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May 26, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 26, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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May 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Apr 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Feb 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jan 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jan 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 17, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Sep 17, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Sep 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 4, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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Sep 4, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Sep 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Sep 4, 2019
Notice of opposition
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Jul 16, 2019
Submission concerning representation
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Dec 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Nov 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
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Oct 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 23, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Oct 23, 2018
French translation of claims
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Oct 23, 2018
German translation of the claims
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Oct 23, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 6, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jul 6, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jul 6, 2018
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Jul 6, 2018
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Jun 18, 2018
Examination started
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Feb 14, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Feb 5, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Feb 1, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jan 30, 2018
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Submission concerning representation
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Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 29, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Amended description with annotations
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Amendments received before examination
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Apr 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jan 22, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Jan 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Jan 15, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Nov 9, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
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Oct 7, 2015
Refund of fees
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Oct 2, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
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Oct 2, 2015
European search opinion
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Oct 2, 2015
European search report
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Sep 24, 2015
Search started
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Apr 16, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
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Dec 3, 2012
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
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Dec 3, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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May 30, 2011
Submission concerning representation
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May 4, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
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Feb 23, 2011
Refund of fees
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Feb 14, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 14, 2011
Abstract
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Feb 14, 2011
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Feb 14, 2011
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Feb 14, 2011
Matter concerning the application
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Feb 1, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
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Jan 25, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Jan 19, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
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Dec 15, 2010
Refund of fees
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Nov 4, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
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Oct 27, 2010
Submission concerning representation
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Oct 1, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
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Oct 1, 2010
Description
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Oct 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Oct 1, 2010
Drawings
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Oct 1, 2010
Matter concerning the application
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Oct 1, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent
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Jul 21, 2003
Priority document
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