Electrical Plug Connector

Patent No. EP1984988 (titled "Electrical Plug Connector") was filed by ifm electronic gmbh on Feb 12, 2007. The application was issued on Feb 10, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HIRSCHMANN AUTOMATION AND CONTROL	Nov 10, 2016	GREIF
MURRELEKTRONIK	Nov 10, 2016	WASMUTH
PEPPERL FUCHS	Nov 8, 2016	FISCHER

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

Nov 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 5, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 19, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 19, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 19, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 19, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 6, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 1, 2018
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 30, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 30, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 30, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2018
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 14, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 5, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 5, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 28, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 28, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 28, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 4, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Apr 28, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 20, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 20, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 20, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 20, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 25, 2016
Authorisation
Nov 25, 2016
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Nov 15, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Filing of a new opposition
Nov 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Non-scannable object
Nov 10, 2016
Non-scannable object
Nov 10, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 10, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2016
Filing of a new opposition
Nov 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2016
Refund of fees
Feb 10, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 14, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 17, 2015
German translation of the claims
Dec 17, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 17, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 17, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 17, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 28, 2012
Claims
Mar 28, 2012
Description
Mar 28, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 26, 2012
Claims
Mar 26, 2012
Description
Mar 26, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 23, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 15, 2011
Annex to the communication
Sep 15, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 2, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 9, 2011
General enquiry
Sep 28, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 4, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 4, 2010
Letter relating to the search and/or examination procedure
Oct 24, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Oct 22, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 22, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Oct 1, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 22, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 2, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 13, 2008
Fax request to enter the European phase
Jun 27, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 12, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 23, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Aug 23, 2007
Published international application - A1
May 2, 2007
Notification relating to priority claim
May 2, 2007
Notification relating to priority claim
Apr 12, 2007
Invitation to correct priority claim
Feb 22, 2007
Abstract
Feb 22, 2007
Claims
Feb 22, 2007
Description
Feb 22, 2007
Drawings
Feb 22, 2007
Submission concerning representation

EP1984988

IFM ELECTRONIC GMBH

Application Number: EP07711508A
Filing Date: Feb 12, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 9, 2018
Publication Date: Feb 10, 2016
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Electrical Plug Connector

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Dossier Documents

EP1984988