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Method And System For Operating A Confined Track Section With A Number Of Points Assembled Therein

Patent No. EP3210847 (titled "Method And System For Operating A Confined Track Section With A Number Of Points Assembled Therein") was filed by Siemens Mobility on Feb 23, 2016. The application was issued on Feb 5, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DEUTSCHE BAHN	Oct 29, 2020	-
PINTSCH	Oct 28, 2020	CBDL EGBR
PINTSCH	Oct 28, 2020	CBDL PATENTANWALTE

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Dec 2, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 2, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Nov 29, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 1, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2022
Advice of delivery
Aug 18, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 18, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 18, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 18, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 18, 2022
Means of redress
Aug 18, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2022
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 6, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2021
Observations by third parties
Jul 13, 2021
Observations by third parties
Jul 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 30, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 20, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 24, 2021
Observations by third parties
Mar 22, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 5, 2021
Communication of termination of the opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
Communication of termination of the opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings for one opponent (further opponents present)
Dec 10, 2020
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Dec 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2020
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Citation filed by a third party
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Observations by third parties
Dec 3, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 3, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 3, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 3, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 3, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 3, 2020
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 24, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 24, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 19, 2020
Noting of loss of rights (opposition deemed not to have been filed)
Nov 12, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 11, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 3, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure
Oct 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Oct 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Oct 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Oct 29, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 29, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 28, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Oct 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2020
Notice of opposition
Feb 17, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 10, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2019
English translation of the claims
Dec 17, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 17, 2019
French translation of claims
Nov 14, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 18, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 18, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 18, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 30, 2019
Examination started
May 16, 2019
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Apr 10, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 27, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 27, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 27, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 27, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 21, 2019
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Feb 27, 2019
General authorisation
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2018
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Sep 4, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 2, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 14, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 14, 2016
European search opinion
Sep 14, 2016
European search report
Sep 14, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Sep 1, 2016
Search started
Apr 28, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2016
Drawings
Mar 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2016
Abstract
Feb 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 23, 2016
Claims
Feb 23, 2016
Description
Feb 23, 2016
Designation of inventor
Feb 23, 2016
Drawings
Feb 23, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3210847

SIEMENS MOBILITY

Application Number: EP16156826A
Filing Date: Feb 23, 2016
Status: Revoked; Dec 2, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 5, 2020
External Links: Slate, EP3210847B1, Google Patents