Low Profile Miniature Solenoid Proportional Valve

Patent No. EP3289259 (titled "Low Profile Miniature Solenoid Proportional Valve") was filed by Parker Hannifin on Apr 14, 2016. The application was issued on Feb 14, 2024.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FESTO	Sep 9, 2021	PATENTANWALTE MAGENBAUER & KOLLEGEN PARTNERSCHAFT 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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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 8, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 9, 2023
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 2, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2023
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Nov 2, 2023
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Oct 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2023
French translation of claims
Oct 3, 2023
German translation of the claims
Oct 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2023
Request for correction
Jul 17, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 17, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 17, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 10, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 28, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 28, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 28, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 28, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 28, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 28, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 3, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 1, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 29, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 21, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 26, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 6, 2021
Document concerning representation
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Document concerning representation
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 23, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 23, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Sep 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Sep 9, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 9, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 9, 2021
Notice of opposition
Sep 9, 2021
Published international application - A1
Dec 21, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 12, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 2, 2020
French translation of claims
Nov 2, 2020
German translation of the claims
Nov 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 16, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 16, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 16, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 16, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 16, 2019
Claims
Oct 16, 2019
Description
Oct 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 16, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 13, 2019
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Aug 13, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2019
Request for correction of client data
Aug 1, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 17, 2019
Annex to the communication
Apr 17, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2019
Examination started
Jun 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Jun 5, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Jun 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 8, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 4, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 4, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 7, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Nov 7, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jul 18, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 18, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Jul 18, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 18, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 18, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 20, 2017
Written opinion
Apr 20, 2017
Written opinion - free text sheet
Apr 20, 2017
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Nov 22, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 22, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 8, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 3, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Nov 3, 2016
Published international application - A1
Oct 26, 2016
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
Oct 26, 2016
Invitation to pay prescribed fees together with late payment fee (Rule 58bis PCT)
Oct 14, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
Oct 10, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Oct 10, 2016
PCT demand form
Oct 10, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 10, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Oct 10, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jul 20, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Jul 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 18, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Apr 22, 2016
Abstract
Apr 22, 2016
Annex
Apr 22, 2016
Claims
Apr 22, 2016
Description
Apr 22, 2016
Drawings
Apr 22, 2016
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Apr 22, 2016
Incoming letter related to ISA procedure
Apr 22, 2016
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 22, 2016
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 22, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Apr 22, 2016
Submission concerning representation

EP3289259

PARKER HANNIFIN

Application Number: EP16720237A
Filing Date: Apr 14, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 12, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 14, 2024
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