Safety Controller Module

Patent No. EP3163390 (titled "Safety Controller Module") was filed by Rockwell Automation Germany on Oct 27, 2016. The application was issued on Jun 19, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STRAWMAN	Mar 19, 2020	NEYMEYR
ABB	Mar 16, 2020	MAIWALD

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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Apr 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 6, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 3, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 23, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 23, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 23, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 23, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 3, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 26, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Oct 13, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Sep 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Sep 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Sep 1, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Sep 1, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 22, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 22, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 19, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 19, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 19, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 25, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 27, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2020
General enquiry
Jun 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 7, 2020
Refund of fees
Mar 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Mar 19, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Mar 19, 2020
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 19, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 19, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 19, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 19, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 16, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 16, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Mar 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jul 1, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 23, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
May 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2019
French translation of claims
May 7, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 14, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 14, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 14, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 30, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 30, 2018
Claims
Nov 30, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 26, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jul 26, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 19, 2018
Examination started
Oct 25, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 25, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 25, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 25, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Oct 25, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 9, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 5, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 3, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 3, 2017
European search opinion
Mar 3, 2017
European search report
Mar 3, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 27, 2017
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Feb 23, 2017
Search started
Feb 15, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 20, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 27, 2016
Abstract
Oct 27, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 27, 2016
Claims
Oct 27, 2016
Description
Oct 27, 2016
Designation of inventor
Oct 27, 2016
Drawings
Oct 27, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3163390

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION GERMANY

Application Number: EP16195881A
Filing Date: Oct 27, 2016
Status: Revoked; Apr 7, 2023
Publication Date: Jun 19, 2019
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EP3163390