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Energy Chain Comprising A Holder For An External Cable, Receiving Element And Corresponding Side Plate

Patent No. EP3271612 (titled "Energy Chain Comprising A Holder For An External Cable, Receiving Element And Corresponding Side Plate") was filed by Igus on Mar 16, 2016. The application was issued on Jan 15, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP	Oct 15, 2020	KEENWAY PATENTANWALTE NEUMANN HEINE TARUTTIS

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Jan 13, 2026
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2026
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 19, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 19, 2025
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 19, 2025
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 19, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 19, 2025
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 19, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2025
Submission concerning change of proprietor's name
Nov 21, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 21, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 21, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 6, 2025
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 6, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Nov 6, 2025
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Oct 22, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 22, 2025
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Oct 20, 2025
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 26, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 25, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 24, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 27, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 27, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 22, 2025
Composition of the board (T)
May 22, 2025
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 20, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 5, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 30, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 31, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2024
Reply to appeal
Mar 11, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 2, 2024
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 30, 2024
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 24, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
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Jan 24, 2024
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Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Claims
Jan 24, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2024
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 22, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 20, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 16, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2023
Notice of appeal
Sep 15, 2023
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 14, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 14, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 14, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 14, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 14, 2023
Means of redress
Sep 14, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 14, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 14, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 14, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Feb 28, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Feb 28, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 24, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 24, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 27, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jan 27, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 21, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 9, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 9, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 23, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 23, 2020
Request for documents
Oct 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 15, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 15, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Oct 15, 2020
Notice of opposition
Oct 15, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 27, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 19, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 9, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 9, 2019
Information about intention to grant a patent
Dec 9, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 4, 2019
Claims
Nov 4, 2019
English translation of the claims
Nov 4, 2019
French translation of claims
Nov 4, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 4, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 27, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 27, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 27, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 18, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 24, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 23, 2019
Annex to the communication
May 23, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
May 23, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 20, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 20, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 16, 2019
Claims
May 16, 2019
Description
May 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 15, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2019
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Apr 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2019
Claims
Apr 9, 2019
Claims
Apr 9, 2019
Claims
Apr 9, 2019
Claims
Apr 9, 2019
Claims
Apr 9, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 7, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jan 7, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Dec 7, 2018
Claims
Dec 7, 2018
Claims
Dec 7, 2018
Description
Dec 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2018
Annex to the communication
Aug 3, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2018
Examination started
Jun 13, 2018
Refund of fees
May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 24, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 24, 2018
Amendments received before examination
May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 4, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 16, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 8, 2017
Note on telephone consultation
Oct 20, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 25, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Sep 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2017
Priority search results
Sep 13, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 26, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 6, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 6, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Jul 6, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 6, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 6, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 24, 2017
Invitation to submit amendments (PCT)
Apr 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2017
Written opinion
Mar 24, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Mar 24, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Mar 22, 2017
Invitation to submit amendments (PCT)
Mar 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2017
PCT demand form
Feb 28, 2017
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/404
Feb 14, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
Feb 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 7, 2017
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 30, 2017
Invitation to correct defects in demand
Jan 26, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 16, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 16, 2017
PCT demand form
Jan 16, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 11, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 22, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 22, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 22, 2016
Published international application - A1
Jun 30, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 30, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 30, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 13, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Apr 2, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Mar 30, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Mar 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2016
Abstract
Mar 16, 2016
Claims
Mar 16, 2016
Description
Mar 16, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 16, 2016
Drawings
Mar 16, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3271612

IGUS

Application Number: EP16710196A
Filing Date: Mar 16, 2016
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Dec 13, 2019
Publication Date: Jan 15, 2020
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