Terminal Block

Patent No. EP3132502 (titled "Terminal Block") was filed by Weidmller Interface on Mar 25, 2015. The application was issued on Feb 14, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PHOENIX CONTACT	Feb 17, 2022	MAIKOWSKI & NINNEMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB

Dossier Documents

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Jan 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2024
English translation of the claims
Jan 4, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 4, 2024
French translation of claims
Jan 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 23, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 23, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 13, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 1, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 31, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 31, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 31, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 31, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 31, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 31, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 31, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 21, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 12, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 21, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Apr 21, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 15, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 15, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 15, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Nov 10, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 10, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 10, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 11, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jul 11, 2022
Description
Jul 11, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2022
Non-scannable object
Jul 11, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 7, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Jul 7, 2022
Description
Jul 7, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 7, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 8, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 8, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 3, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 17, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Feb 17, 2022
Notice of opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Notice of opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Published international application - A1
Jun 1, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 22, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2021
English translation of the claims
Apr 12, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 12, 2021
French translation of claims
Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 22, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 22, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 22, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 22, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2020
Claims
Aug 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 12, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 8, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 19, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 11, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 12, 2020
Annex to the communication
Feb 12, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 1, 2019
Non-scannable object
Oct 1, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 27, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 16, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 15, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 11, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2019
Annex to the communication
Apr 1, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 16, 2018
Abstract
Aug 16, 2018
Abstract
Aug 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 16, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 16, 2018
Claims
Aug 16, 2018
Description
Aug 16, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 14, 2018
Abstract
Aug 14, 2018
Abstract
Aug 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 14, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 14, 2018
Claims
Aug 14, 2018
Description
Aug 14, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 28, 2018
Annex to the communication
May 28, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
May 22, 2018
Examination started
Jul 17, 2017
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jul 12, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
May 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 30, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 30, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 30, 2017
Amended description with annotations
May 30, 2017
Amendments received before examination
May 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 9, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 5, 2016
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 30, 2016
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 22, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 31, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 26, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 19, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 19, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 11, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 22, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 22, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 22, 2015
Published international application - A1
Jun 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 5, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 9, 2015
Request for correction of obvious error
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2015
Abstract
Mar 25, 2015
Claims
Mar 25, 2015
Description
Mar 25, 2015
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EP3132502

WEIDMLLER INTERFACE

Application Number: EP15712603A
Filing Date: Mar 25, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 12, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2024
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