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Connection Module For A Network, Method For Networking Areas And Container Settlement With Networked Containers

Patent No. EP2148472 (titled "Connection Module For A Network, Method For Networking Areas And Container Settlement With Networked Containers") was filed by Frstenau on Jul 23, 2009. The application was issued on Sep 16, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NEXANS	Jun 15, 2016	CABINET NUSS

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Dec 12, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Sep 14, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 14, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 19, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 19, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 19, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jul 5, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 30, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jun 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 22, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 10, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jun 10, 2022
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Jun 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 1, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Jun 1, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Dec 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 9, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 6, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Dec 1, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 26, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 26, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 17, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Nov 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Nov 4, 2021
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
May 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 26, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 21, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 21, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Apr 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Apr 12, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 9, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 9, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 25, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 20, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 12, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 6, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 6, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 5, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 28, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 28, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 15, 2020
Authorisation
Sep 15, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Sep 7, 2020
Brief communication with time limit
Aug 20, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 21, 2020
Extension of time limit granted
Jul 13, 2020
Brief communication with time limit
Jul 9, 2020
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 1, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Apr 29, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
Apr 20, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 31, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 25, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jan 14, 2019
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jan 14, 2019
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jan 11, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 10, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2019
Request for a change of address - opponent
Jan 7, 2019
Request for a change of address - opponent
Dec 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 28, 2018
Request for a change of address - opponent
Dec 28, 2018
Request for a change of address - opponent
Nov 29, 2018
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Nov 29, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2018
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 5, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Nov 5, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Oct 18, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 14, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 14, 2018
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Sep 11, 2018
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Sep 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 27, 2018
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Aug 27, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 18, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 18, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Claims
Jul 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 30, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 30, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 25, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Apr 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 15, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 15, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 15, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 15, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 15, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 15, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 8, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2017
Claims
Dec 15, 2017
Claims
Dec 15, 2017
Claims
Dec 15, 2017
Claims
Dec 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 1, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 1, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 21, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 21, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 28, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 21, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 21, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 21, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 21, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 21, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 21, 2016
Non-scannable object
Jun 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 20, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 12, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 30, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 27, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jun 27, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 27, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 25, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jun 25, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 25, 2015
French translation of claims
May 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 13, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 8, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Apr 8, 2015
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 1, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Mar 27, 2015
Citation filed by a third party
Mar 27, 2015
Observations by third parties
Mar 25, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 25, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 25, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 25, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 25, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 12, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Dec 10, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 9, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 5, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Dec 5, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jul 30, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 31, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 10, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 10, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jul 10, 2013
Claims
Jul 10, 2013
Description
Jul 10, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 8, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 8, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jul 8, 2013
Claims
Jul 8, 2013
Description
Jul 8, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 25, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 4, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 4, 2013
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Dec 3, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 10, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 10, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 20, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 12, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 6, 2011
Refund of fees
Sep 19, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 19, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 15, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Sep 15, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Sep 15, 2011
Claims
Sep 15, 2011
Description
Sep 15, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 15, 2011
Non-scannable object
Sep 15, 2011
Non-scannable object
Sep 13, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 13, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 10, 2011
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
Sep 9, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 9, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 9, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 9, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Sep 8, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 8, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 2, 2011
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Aug 31, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 31, 2011
Authorisation
Aug 31, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 24, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 24, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 22, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 22, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 22, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 16, 2011
Communication concerning signing of documents
Jul 9, 2011
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 9, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 7, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 14, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 9, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 9, 2011
European search opinion
Feb 9, 2011
European search report
Nov 2, 2010
Extension of time limit granted
Oct 28, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Oct 28, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 25, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Aug 18, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 18, 2010
Partial European search report
Aug 12, 2010
Acknowledgement of receipt of observations by third party
Aug 12, 2010
Communication to applicant regarding observations by third parties
Jul 23, 2010
Citation filed by a third party
Jul 23, 2010
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jul 23, 2010
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Jul 23, 2010
Observations by third parties
Jul 23, 2010
Observations by third parties
Jul 23, 2010
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 23, 2010
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 23, 2010
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 30, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 24, 2009
Designation of inventor
Nov 24, 2009
Letter concerning the priority
Nov 24, 2009
Priority document
Nov 24, 2009
Priority document
Oct 16, 2009
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Oct 16, 2009
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 16, 2009
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Sep 28, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 28, 2009
Abstract
Jul 28, 2009
Claims
Jul 28, 2009
Description
Jul 28, 2009
Drawings
Jul 28, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent
Jul 23, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent
Jul 23, 2009
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language

EP2148472

FRSTENAU

Application Number: EP09009577A
Filing Date: Jul 23, 2009
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Mar 14, 2018
Publication Date: Sep 16, 2015
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