Connector With Mounting Aid And Method For Producing A Connector

Patent No. EP3026318 (titled "Connector With Mounting Aid And Method For Producing A Connector") was filed by TI Automotive Fuldabrck on Dec 23, 2015. The application was issued on Feb 14, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VOSS AUTOMOTIVE	Nov 12, 2018	DR SOLF & ZAPF PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTS
VOSS AUTOMOTIVE	Nov 12, 2018	DR SOLF & ZAPF PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB

Dossier Documents

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Mar 30, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 30, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 25, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 13, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Means of redress
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 26, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 31, 2021
Communication of amended entries
May 11, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 5, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Mar 5, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Mar 5, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 9, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 29, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 14, 2019
Authorisation
Jan 14, 2019
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Dec 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 19, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 21, 2018
Request for documents
Nov 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 12, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 18, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2017
English translation of the claims
Nov 13, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 13, 2017
French translation of claims
Nov 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2017
Letter concerning the grant and printing fee
Jul 18, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 18, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 18, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 18, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 15, 2017
Examination started
Dec 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Jul 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 29, 2016
Correction to A-publication
Jun 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2016
Request for correction of the publication
Jun 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 10, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 10, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jun 10, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Jun 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2016
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
May 4, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 4, 2016
European search opinion
May 4, 2016
European search report
May 4, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
May 4, 2016
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 28, 2016
Modified abstract
Apr 21, 2016
Search started
Feb 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 15, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2016
Designation of inventor
Feb 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 29, 2016
Matter concerning the application
Jan 26, 2016
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Jan 19, 2016
Note on telephone consultation
Dec 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2015
General enquiry
Dec 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2015
Abstract
Dec 23, 2015
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 23, 2015
Claims
Dec 23, 2015
Description
Dec 23, 2015
Drawings
Dec 23, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3026318

TI AUTOMOTIVE FULDABRCK

Application Number: EP15202567A
Filing Date: Dec 23, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 2, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2018
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