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Junction Box And Network For Distributing Energy - EP3281216

The patent EP3281216 was granted to Harting Electric on Jun 24, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 23, 2016 under application number EP16717543A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3281216

HARTING ELECTRIC

Application Number: EP16717543A
Filing Date: Mar 23, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 16, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 24, 2020
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
PHOENIX CONTACT	Mar 24, 2021	BLUMBACH ZINNGREBE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (14) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
OPPOSITION	AT221637B
OPPOSITION	AT506092
OPPOSITION	DE102007013514
OPPOSITION	DE102011001436
OPPOSITION	DE102011001668
OPPOSITION	DE4310635
OPPOSITION	EP2017868
OPPOSITION	EP2048679
OPPOSITION	EP2574946
OPPOSITION	WO2008071134
OPPOSITION	WO2011095624
OPPOSITION	WO2014032718
OPPOSITION	WO2015036830
OPPOSITION	WO2015043663

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.

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Dec 14, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Dec 14, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Dec 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Sep 2, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Means of redress
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 30, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 5, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
May 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 20, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 1, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 1, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 1, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 1, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Dec 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Jul 28, 2021
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
OPPO
Jul 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jul 23, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 19, 2021
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
OPPO
Apr 9, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Apr 9, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Apr 1, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 24, 2021
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 6, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
May 28, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 5, 2020
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 5, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 5, 2020
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Mar 3, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jan 8, 2020
Examination started
Search/Exam
Sep 30, 2019
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2019
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Search/Exam
Sep 17, 2019
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Search/Exam
May 3, 2018
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Jan 17, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Nov 16, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Nov 14, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Oct 24, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Sep 5, 2017
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Sep 5, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Aug 18, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Jun 20, 2016
ISR: cited documents
PCTISA
Jun 20, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
PCTISA
Jun 20, 2016
Notification of decision concerning request for rectification
PCTISA
Jun 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Jun 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jun 17, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
May 24, 2016
Communication in Cases for Which No Other Form Is Applicable (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
May 24, 2016
Request for correction of obvious error
PCTISA
May 6, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
PCTISA
Apr 19, 2016
Abstract
PCTISA
Apr 19, 2016
Claims
PCTISA
Apr 19, 2016
Communication in Cases for Which No Other Form Is Applicable (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA
Apr 19, 2016
Description
PCTISA
Apr 19, 2016
Drawings
PCTISA
Apr 19, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
PCTISA