Method And Control Device For Controlling One Or Several Machines

Patent No. EP1907906 (titled "Method And Control Device For Controlling One Or Several Machines") was filed by Netstal Maschinen on Jun 30, 2006. The application was issued on Oct 10, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ARBURG	Dec 18, 2015	REINHARDT
KEBA	Dec 16, 2015	BURGER

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

Sep 13, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 13, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 13, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 11, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jul 27, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 27, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
May 24, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 24, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 24, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
May 3, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 16, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 16, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 16, 2018
Means of redress
Jan 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 26, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2017
Authorisation
Apr 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Mar 28, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jan 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 24, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2016
Authorisation
Feb 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 8, 2016
Communication indicating deficiencies in the notice of opposition which may be remedied
Dec 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 16, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 19, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2015
English translation of the claims
Feb 5, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 5, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 22, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 22, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 22, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 21, 2014
General enquiry
May 16, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Feb 19, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 12, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Apr 1, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 25, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 3, 2010
Claims
Dec 3, 2010
Claims
Dec 3, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 7, 2010
Annex to the communication
Sep 7, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 6, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 12, 2010
General enquiry
Aug 29, 2008
Refund of fees
Aug 20, 2008
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jul 29, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 2, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 2, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 2, 2008
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 2, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Apr 1, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 1, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 1, 2008
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 1, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Apr 1, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 6, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Feb 9, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Jan 29, 2008
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 29, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 17, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 11, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 17, 2007
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 18, 2007
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jun 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report
Jun 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report
Jun 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jun 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jun 18, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 18, 2007
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 27, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 28, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 28, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 28, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 8, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Mar 8, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Mar 8, 2007
Published international application - A1
Jan 12, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 12, 2007
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 10, 2007
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 30, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 30, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 30, 2006
PCT demand form
Dec 30, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Dec 27, 2006
Document concerning fees and payments
Dec 27, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 27, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Dec 27, 2006
PCT demand form
Dec 27, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jul 11, 2006
Abstract
Jul 11, 2006
Claims
Jul 11, 2006
Description
Jul 11, 2006
Drawings
Jul 11, 2006
Submission concerning representation

EP1907906

NETSTAL MASCHINEN

Application Number: EP06741674A
Filing Date: Jun 30, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 7, 2018
Publication Date: Oct 10, 2018
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Method And Control Device For Controlling One Or Several Machines

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Dossier Documents

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