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Welding Or Cutting System, Power Supply And Method Of Controlling Such System By Use Of Mobile Communication Device As User Interface

Patent No. EP2790863 (titled "Welding Or Cutting System, Power Supply And Method Of Controlling Such System By Use Of Mobile Communication Device As User Interface") was filed by Lincoln on Oct 31, 2012. The application was issued on Mar 11, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FRONIUS	Jan 19, 2017	ISARPATENT

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Feb 13, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 13, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 7, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 27, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 27, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 27, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jan 24, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 24, 2020
French translation of claims
Jan 24, 2020
German translation of the claims
Oct 31, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 31, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 24, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 14, 2019
Refund of fees
Oct 10, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 25, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 24, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 12, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 10, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Aug 14, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 14, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 8, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 6, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 27, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 27, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
May 27, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 27, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
May 27, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 27, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 27, 2019
Means of redress
May 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 27, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 27, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 27, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 27, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 21, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 21, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 17, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 27, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 9, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jul 10, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 6, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
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
Feb 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 24, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 24, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 19, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 24, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 1, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Feb 25, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 25, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 25, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 25, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 25, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 25, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 23, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 22, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 22, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 22, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 22, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 22, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 12, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 12, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 19, 2015
Annex to the communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 19, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 19, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 19, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 19, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 4, 2015
Examination started
Apr 1, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 1, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Mar 27, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 27, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 27, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Sep 29, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 29, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 29, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 24, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 24, 2014
Refund of fees
Sep 19, 2014
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 19, 2014
Request for further processing allowed
Aug 29, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 29, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 29, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 29, 2014
Request for further processing
Aug 26, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 26, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 26, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 26, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 26, 2014
Request for further processing
Jul 15, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-entry into European phase)
May 13, 2014
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
May 13, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 21, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 20, 2014
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Feb 20, 2014
International preliminary examination report
Feb 20, 2014
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Feb 20, 2014
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Feb 20, 2014
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Nov 19, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 25, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit
Oct 23, 2013
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 21, 2013
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 14, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Oct 4, 2013
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Sep 19, 2013
Invitation to submit amendments (PCT)
Sep 13, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Sep 11, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Sep 11, 2013
PCT demand form
Sep 6, 2013
PCT demand form
Sep 6, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 6, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 7, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 16, 2013
Copy of the international search report
May 16, 2013
Published international application - A1
Mar 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 13, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 4, 2013
Abstract
Jan 4, 2013
Claims
Jan 4, 2013
Description
Jan 4, 2013
Drawings

EP2790863

LINCOLN

Application Number: EP12812331A
Filing Date: Oct 31, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 7, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 11, 2020
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