Exchangeable-Head System For Metal Working

Patent No. EP3016770 (titled "Exchangeable-Head System For Metal Working") was filed by Schwegler Werkzeugfabrik GmbH & Co. KG on Jul 3, 2014. The application was issued on Sep 20, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HAIMER	Feb 1, 2021	RUTTENSPERGER LACHNIT TROSSIN GOMOLL

Dossier Documents

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Aug 24, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 24, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 18, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 10, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2023
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2023
English translation of the claims
Aug 10, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 10, 2023
French translation of claims
Aug 10, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
May 25, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 25, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
May 8, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 2, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 23, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 23, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 23, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 23, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Means of redress
Jan 23, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 23, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 23, 2023
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jan 23, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 23, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 23, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 8, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Sep 8, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Sep 8, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Sep 8, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Sep 8, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 8, 2022
Description
Sep 8, 2022
Description
Sep 8, 2022
Description
Sep 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 16, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Aug 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Aug 8, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 8, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 22, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 22, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2021
Submission concerning representation
Feb 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 10, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 5, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 5, 2021
Request for documents
Feb 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 1, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 1, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 1, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 18, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 9, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2020
English translation of the claims
Mar 26, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 26, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 12, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 12, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 12, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 7, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 7, 2017
Claims
Jun 7, 2017
Description
Jun 7, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 7, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 7, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 30, 2017
Examination started
Apr 13, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 24, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 24, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Feb 24, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Feb 11, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 13, 2016
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jan 13, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 13, 2016
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 25, 2015
Information regarding early processing
Sep 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2015
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 8, 2015
Priority search results
Sep 8, 2015
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 8, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 3, 2015
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 3, 2015
International preliminary examination report
Jul 3, 2015
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 3, 2015
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 3, 2015
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Mar 10, 2015
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 13, 2015
Notification of receipt of demand
Feb 4, 2015
PCT demand form
Feb 4, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 4, 2015
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Feb 4, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 4, 2015
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jan 28, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jan 8, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jan 8, 2015
Published international application - A1
Oct 9, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 9, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 9, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2014
Abstract
Jul 3, 2014
Claims
Jul 3, 2014
Description
Jul 3, 2014
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EP3016770

SCHWEGLER WERKZEUGFABRIK GMBH & CO. KG

Application Number: EP14736746A
Filing Date: Jul 3, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 18, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 20, 2023
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