Method And Means For Controlling A Robot

Patent No. EP2641136 (titled "Method And Means For Controlling A Robot") was filed by Universal Robots on Nov 16, 2011. The application was issued on May 2, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KUKA ROBOTER	Apr 22, 2016	SCHLOTTER

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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Apr 6, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 6, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 4, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 20, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 20, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 2, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 2, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 20, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 16, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 16, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 16, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 16, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 16, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 16, 2017
Means of redress
Aug 16, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 16, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 16, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 16, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Aug 16, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 26, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 28, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 24, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 1, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 1, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 1, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 20, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 13, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 26, 2016
Request for change of client data cannot be registered anymore
Jul 27, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 27, 2016
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jul 24, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 24, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 24, 2016
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 30, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 30, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 3, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 21, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 8, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 23, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 25, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 12, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 12, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 13, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 13, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 13, 2015
Text intended for grant
Aug 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2014
Claims
Aug 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 9, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 9, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 8, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 28, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 22, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jun 28, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 26, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 22, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Jun 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2013
Annex
Jun 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 12, 2013
Submission concerning representation
May 24, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 24, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Apr 2, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 27, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Feb 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Feb 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 27, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 27, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Feb 27, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Nov 23, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 23, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Nov 21, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 21, 2012
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Oct 17, 2012
Written opinion
Oct 17, 2012
Written opinion - free text sheet
Oct 17, 2012
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Sep 18, 2012
Notification of election of EPO
Aug 27, 2012
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Aug 27, 2012
Notification of receipt of demand
Aug 24, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 24, 2012
PCT demand form
Aug 24, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 24, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 24, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Aug 24, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Aug 22, 2012
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 22, 2012
PCT demand form
Aug 22, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 22, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 22, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Aug 22, 2012
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Jun 11, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 24, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 24, 2012
Published international application - A1
Apr 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Apr 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Apr 25, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 21, 2011
Annex
Nov 16, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2011
Abstract
Nov 16, 2011
Claims
Nov 16, 2011
Description
Nov 16, 2011
Drawings
Nov 16, 2011
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2641136

UNIVERSAL ROBOTS

Application Number: EP11784999A
Filing Date: Nov 16, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 30, 2018
Publication Date: May 2, 2018
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