Method For Automatically Triggering A Self-Positioning Process

Patent No. EP2812766 (titled "Method For Automatically Triggering A Self-Positioning Process") was filed by Robart on Feb 8, 2013. The application was issued on Jun 17, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VORWERK & INTERHOLDING	Mar 14, 2018	MULLER
MIELE & CIE	Mar 13, 2018	-

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May 25, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 25, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 25, 2020
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 15, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2020
English translation of the claims
May 6, 2020
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 6, 2020
French translation of claims
May 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2020
Communication of bibliographic data
Apr 9, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 9, 2020
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Apr 9, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 2, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 10, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 10, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 10, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 10, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 10, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 10, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 10, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 10, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 5, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 5, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 4, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 4, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 2, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 14, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 14, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 6, 2018
Description
Aug 6, 2018
Description
Aug 6, 2018
Description
Aug 6, 2018
Description
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 6, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2018
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jul 25, 2018
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 26, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 26, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 26, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 14, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 14, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 13, 2018
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jun 15, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 18, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2017
English translation of the claims
May 4, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 4, 2017
French translation of claims
May 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 16, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 16, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 16, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Dec 7, 2016
Claims
Dec 7, 2016
Description
Dec 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 12, 2016
Annex to the communication
Aug 12, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 13, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 13, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 4, 2016
Examination started
Oct 26, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 1, 2015
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jun 1, 2015
Priority search results
Jun 1, 2015
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
May 28, 2015
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Apr 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 14, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 14, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 14, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Apr 14, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Apr 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Nov 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 24, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 19, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 17, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 13, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 13, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 13, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 6, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 6, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 6, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 10, 2014
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 26, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 13, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 23, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 3, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 15, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Aug 15, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Aug 15, 2013
Published international application - A1
Jun 14, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 14, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 14, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 19, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 8, 2013
Abstract
Feb 8, 2013
Claims
Feb 8, 2013
Description
Feb 8, 2013
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EP2812766

ROBART

Application Number: EP13713066A
Filing Date: Feb 8, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 15, 2020
Publication Date: Jun 17, 2020
External Links: Slate, EP2812766B2, Google Patents

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Method For Automatically Triggering A Self-Positioning Process

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