Plug Connector Module

Patent No. EP3031103 (titled "Plug Connector Module") was filed by Harting Electric on Jul 25, 2014. The application was issued on Jun 26, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PHOENIX CONTACT	Mar 26, 2020	V BEZOLD & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

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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Dec 17, 2025
Refund of fees
Dec 12, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 12, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 12, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 10, 2025
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 12, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 5, 2025
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jun 2, 2025
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
May 28, 2025
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 27, 2025
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Mar 27, 2025
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Mar 26, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 26, 2025
Withdrawal of an opposition
Dec 12, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 5, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Aug 5, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Apr 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2024
Reply to appeal
Dec 18, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 28, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 14, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 14, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 7, 2023
Claims
Nov 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2023
Notice of appeal
Sep 8, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 4, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 4, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 4, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 4, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 4, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 4, 2023
Means of redress
Sep 4, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 4, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 4, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 4, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2023
General enquiry
Jul 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Nov 15, 2022
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Oct 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 6, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 6, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 6, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 6, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 11, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 4, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 23, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 18, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 18, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 13, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2020
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 3, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 27, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 26, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 26, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 8, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 31, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2019
English translation of the claims
May 13, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 13, 2019
French translation of claims
May 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 15, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 15, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 15, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 14, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jan 14, 2019
Claims
Jan 14, 2019
Description
Jan 14, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 8, 2018
Annex to the communication
Nov 8, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 31, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 31, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 31, 2018
Claims
Aug 31, 2018
Description
Aug 31, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 17, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 17, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 25, 2018
Examination started
Apr 24, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 24, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 24, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Nov 11, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 19, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 11, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 22, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 14, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 14, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 9, 2016
Priority search results
Jan 9, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 16, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 5, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 12, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 12, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 12, 2015
International publication (Pamphlet)
Feb 12, 2015
Published international application - A1
Nov 13, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Nov 13, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Nov 13, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 3, 2014
Abstract
Sep 3, 2014
Claims
Sep 3, 2014
Description
Sep 3, 2014
Drawings

EP3031103

HARTING ELECTRIC

Application Number: EP14758284A
Filing Date: Jul 25, 2014
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; May 24, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2019
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