Fastening Of A Support Rail For A Pv Module To A Trapezoidal Sheet

Patent No. EP2577184 (titled "Fastening Of A Support Rail For A Pv Module To A Trapezoidal Sheet") was filed by Schletter on May 19, 2011. The application was issued on Jun 15, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SL RACK	Apr 30, 2019	LICHTNECKER

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.

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May 19, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 19, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 13, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2022
English translation of the claims
May 6, 2022
French translation of claims
May 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 21, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 21, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 6, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 23, 2021
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
Dec 23, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 21, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 14, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 14, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 2, 2020
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Dec 2, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Sep 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 2, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Aug 28, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 5, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2019
Refund of fees
Nov 18, 2019
Deficiencies as to Rule 23 EPC
Nov 18, 2019
Rule 23 - Annex C
Nov 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2019
Annex
Nov 7, 2019
Annex
Nov 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2019
Letter to the Legal Division
Sep 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 10, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 10, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 7, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 6, 2019
Request for documents
May 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Apr 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Apr 30, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Apr 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 30, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 7, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 29, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 17, 2018
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Oct 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Aug 13, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jun 25, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 25, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 20, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 20, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 20, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 20, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 14, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2017
Claims
Aug 14, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 3, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 25, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 3, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 13, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 18, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 17, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 17, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 4, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Nov 4, 2013
Priority search results
Nov 4, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Aug 27, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Jul 5, 2013
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 13, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 11, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 9, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 4, 2013
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Dec 27, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 27, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Dec 27, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Dec 19, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 19, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Dec 19, 2012
Authorisation
Dec 19, 2012
Designation of inventor
Dec 19, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 12, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 14, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 14, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 14, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 8, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 27, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 1, 2011
Published international application - A2
Nov 9, 2011
Abstract
Nov 9, 2011
Claims
Nov 9, 2011
Description
Nov 9, 2011
Drawings

EP2577184

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Application Number: EP11781428A
Filing Date: May 19, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 13, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 15, 2022
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Fastening Of A Support Rail For A Pv Module To A Trapezoidal Sheet

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