User Interface For Welding Power Supply

Patent No. EP2203270 (titled "User Interface For Welding Power Supply") was filed by Lincoln on Sep 11, 2008. The application was issued on Sep 15, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FRONIUS	Dec 2, 2016	ISARPATENT

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

Aug 19, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 19, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 16, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2021
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 5, 2021
French translation of claims
Aug 5, 2021
German translation of the claims
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Apr 28, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 28, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 28, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 12, 2021
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Apr 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 7, 2021
Communication (no form)
Mar 26, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 22, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2021
Refund of fees
Mar 11, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 11, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 11, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 10, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 10, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Mar 5, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Mar 5, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
May 27, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 27, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 28, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 22, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 24, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 22, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Oct 22, 2019
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Sep 18, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 1, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2019
Reply to appeal
Nov 16, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2018
Claims
Nov 9, 2018
Claims
Nov 9, 2018
Claims
Nov 9, 2018
Claims
Nov 9, 2018
Claims
Nov 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 6, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 5, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 5, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 31, 2018
Notice of appeal
Aug 30, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Aug 28, 2018
Notice of appeal
Aug 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 26, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 26, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 26, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 26, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 26, 2018
Means of redress
Jun 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 26, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jun 26, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 3, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 2, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2018
Claims
Mar 16, 2018
Claims
Mar 16, 2018
Claims
Mar 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 5, 2018
Claims
Mar 5, 2018
Claims
Mar 5, 2018
Claims
Mar 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 16, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 1, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 26, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 15, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 15, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 15, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 8, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2017
Claims
May 23, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 22, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
May 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
May 16, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
May 16, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 13, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 12, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Dec 2, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 23, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 23, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 23, 2015
German translation of the claims
Dec 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 18, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 18, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 18, 2015
German translation of the claims
Dec 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 7, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 28, 2015
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 28, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 28, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 28, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 28, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 13, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 6, 2015
Annex
Feb 6, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 30, 2015
Annex
Jan 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 30, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 30, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 30, 2015
Request for further processing
Nov 20, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Oct 30, 2014
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Oct 24, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 27, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 22, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 14, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 20, 2013
Decision to allow further processing
Dec 13, 2013
Claims
Dec 13, 2013
Claims
Dec 13, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 13, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2013
Request for further processing
Dec 11, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 11, 2013
Claims
Dec 11, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 11, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 11, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2013
Request for further processing
Oct 23, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Sep 30, 2013
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Sep 28, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 24, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 23, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 19, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 15, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 15, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 16, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 16, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jun 14, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 14, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Jun 9, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 6, 2010
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 22, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 19, 2010
Fax request to enter the European phase
Apr 19, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 31, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 29, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 5, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Oct 5, 2009
International preliminary examination report
Oct 5, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 5, 2009
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Oct 5, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 5, 2009
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Oct 5, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Oct 5, 2009
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jun 30, 2009
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 11, 2009
Republication of front page of international application with corrected bibliographic data
Jun 10, 2009
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 10, 2009
Notification of receipt of demand
May 26, 2009
PCT demand form
Apr 21, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 26, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Mar 26, 2009
Published international application - A1
Feb 19, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 19, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 19, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 13, 2008
Abstract
Nov 13, 2008
Claims
Nov 13, 2008
Description
Nov 13, 2008
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EP2203270

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Application Number: EP08807043A
Filing Date: Sep 11, 2008
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 13, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 15, 2021
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