Combined Material Layering Technologies For Electric Heaters

Patent No. EP1702499 (titled "Combined Material Layering Technologies For Electric Heaters") was filed by Watlow Electric Manufacturing on Jan 5, 2005. The application was issued on Nov 27, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EGO ELEKTRO GERATEBAU	Mar 21, 2017	PATENTANWALTE RUFF

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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Oct 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 29, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 22, 2019
French translation of claims
Oct 22, 2019
German translation of the claims
Oct 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 10, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 10, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 5, 2019
Refund of fees
Jul 29, 2019
Refund of fees
Jul 19, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 19, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jul 9, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 9, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 9, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 19, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 19, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 5, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Jun 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 4, 2019
Notice of appeal
Apr 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 5, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 5, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 5, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 5, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 5, 2019
Means of redress
Apr 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 5, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 11, 2018
Annex
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
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Oct 11, 2018
Claims
Oct 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 24, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 10, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 13, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 13, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2017
Claims
Sep 12, 2017
Claims
Sep 12, 2017
Claims
Sep 12, 2017
Claims
Sep 12, 2017
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Sep 12, 2017
Claims
Sep 12, 2017
Claims
Sep 12, 2017
Claims
Sep 12, 2017
Claims
Sep 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 2, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 2, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 21, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 1, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
May 27, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2016
French translation of claims
May 6, 2016
German translation of the claims
May 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2016
Request for further processing
Mar 24, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Oct 6, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 6, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 6, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 6, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 22, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 22, 2015
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 22, 2015
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2015
Description
Jul 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2015
Matter concerning the application
Nov 12, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 19, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 10, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 23, 2009
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 23, 2009
Amended description with annotations
Jul 23, 2009
Claims
Jul 23, 2009
Description
Jul 23, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 22, 2009
Amended description with annotations
Jul 22, 2009
Claims
Jul 22, 2009
Description
Jul 22, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 16, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 25, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Jan 22, 2009
Annex to the communication
Jan 22, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 11, 2008
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 8, 2008
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Sep 8, 2006
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 8, 2006
Amendments received before examination
Aug 23, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 22, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 25, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 24, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 2, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 22, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Dec 22, 2005
International publication of the international search report
Aug 17, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 28, 2005
Published international application - A2
Feb 14, 2005
Abstract
Feb 14, 2005
Claims
Feb 14, 2005
Description
Feb 14, 2005
Drawings
Feb 14, 2005
Submission concerning representation

EP1702499

WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING

Application Number: EP05705126A
Filing Date: Jan 5, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 25, 2019
Publication Date: Nov 27, 2019
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