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Method, System And Bus Coupler For Exchanging Data Between An Overlay Network And An Underlay Network

Patent No. EP2274655 (titled "Method, System And Bus Coupler For Exchanging Data Between An Overlay Network And An Underlay Network") was filed by Phoenix Contact on Apr 14, 2009. The application was issued on Apr 17, 2019.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FESTO	May 6, 2016	PATENTANWALTE MAGENBAUER & KOLLEGEN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB
WAGO KONTAKTTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG	May 4, 2016	HOHGARDT

Dossier Documents

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Mar 21, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 21, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 21, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 15, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2019
English translation of the claims
Mar 1, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 1, 2019
French translation of claims
Mar 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 27, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 27, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 21, 2018
Refund of fees
Nov 14, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 14, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 14, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Nov 14, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 9, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 7, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 5, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 31, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 25, 2018
Document concerning appeal fee
Sep 25, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 20, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 10, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 10, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 10, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 10, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 10, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 10, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 10, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 10, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 10, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 10, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 10, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 6, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 17, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 7, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 7, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 7, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 16, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 19, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 10, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 5, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 9, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 6, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-scannable object
May 4, 2016
Non-scannable object
May 4, 2016
Non-scannable object
May 4, 2016
Non-scannable object
May 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 5, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
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 24, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jun 24, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 24, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 24, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 26, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 26, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 26, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 26, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 26, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 3, 2015
Examination started
Mar 28, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 16, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 13, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 13, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 13, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Jan 11, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 11, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 11, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 22, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 17, 2010
Communication concerning correction of deficiences in Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 12, 2010
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 11, 2010
Fax request to enter the European phase
Nov 11, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 29, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 20, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 22, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 15, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Oct 15, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Oct 15, 2009
Published international application - A1
Aug 20, 2009
Abstract
Aug 19, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 19, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 19, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 17, 2009
Abstract
Apr 17, 2009
Claims
Apr 17, 2009
Description
Apr 17, 2009
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EP2274655

PHOENIX CONTACT

Application Number: EP09729621A
Filing Date: Apr 14, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 15, 2019
Publication Date: Apr 17, 2019
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