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Control Unit For A Welding Device, Welding Torch With An Interface, Connection Means And Welding Apparatus With Such Components

Patent No. EP2589454 (titled "Control Unit For A Welding Device, Welding Torch With An Interface, Connection Means And Welding Apparatus With Such Components") was filed by EWM AG on Nov 4, 2011. The application was issued on Mar 30, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FRONIUS	Dec 29, 2016	ISARPATENT
LORCH SCHWEISSTECHNIK GMBH	Dec 16, 2016	HOEGER
MERKLE SCHWEISSANLAGEN TECHNIK	Dec 13, 2016	DR BINDER & BINDER GBR

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Aug 31, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 31, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 31, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 31, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 28, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
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May 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
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May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 17, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 17, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
May 17, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 17, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 17, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jun 2, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 3, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 11, 2017
Authorisation
Jan 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 5, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Dec 29, 2016
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Dec 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Dec 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 3, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 10, 2016
Refund of fees
Jan 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2016
English translation of the claims
Jan 27, 2016
French translation of claims
Jan 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 18, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 18, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 18, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 9, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 20, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jul 20, 2015
Claims
Jul 20, 2015
Description
Jul 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 11, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 11, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 11, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 11, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 19, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Feb 9, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 20, 2015
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 15, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 12, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Nov 14, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 7, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 7, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 12, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jun 12, 2013
Claims
Jun 12, 2013
Description
Jun 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2013
Letter concerning the designation and/or extension and/or validation of states
Jun 12, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2013
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Apr 10, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 14, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 7, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 7, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 7, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 7, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Aug 7, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Aug 7, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2012
Written request for examination
May 21, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 21, 2012
European search opinion
May 21, 2012
European search report
May 14, 2012
Modified abstract
Apr 3, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 27, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Mar 19, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Feb 9, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 3, 2012
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 25, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 4, 2011
Abstract
Nov 4, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 4, 2011
Claims
Nov 4, 2011
Description
Nov 4, 2011
Designation of inventor
Nov 4, 2011
Drawings
Nov 4, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2589454

EWM AG

Application Number: EP11187786A
Filing Date: Nov 4, 2011
Status: Revoked; Sep 28, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 30, 2016
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