Distribution Device

Patent No. EP3329168 (titled "Distribution Device") was filed by Hydac Accessories on Jun 17, 2016. The application was issued on Apr 28, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MULLER AX	Jan 28, 2022	LENZING GERBER STUTE

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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May 20, 2025
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
May 20, 2025
Letter relating to the revocation of the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 26, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 26, 2024
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Dec 22, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 19, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 19, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 19, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 19, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 19, 2023
Means of redress
Dec 19, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 19, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 19, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 19, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 15, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 14, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Sep 14, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 13, 2023
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 18, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 11, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 11, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 11, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2022
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
May 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2022
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 11, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 11, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 2, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 28, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Notice of opposition
May 12, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 1, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 26, 2021
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 11, 2021
Request for further processing
Oct 19, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 19, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 19, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 19, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Sep 21, 2020
Claims
Sep 21, 2020
Description
Sep 21, 2020
English translation of the claims
Sep 21, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 30, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 30, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 30, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 19, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Feb 19, 2020
Claims
Feb 19, 2020
Description
Feb 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 31, 2019
Annex to the communication
Oct 31, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2019
Examination started
Aug 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 29, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 29, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 29, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 29, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Aug 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 9, 2018
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 7, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 11, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jan 9, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Annex
Dec 21, 2017
Letter concerning search matters
Dec 21, 2017
Priority search results
Dec 21, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 6, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 23, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Feb 2, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Feb 2, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 2, 2017
Published international application - A1
Sep 30, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Sep 30, 2016
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Sep 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 29, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 14, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jun 30, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jun 29, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Jun 24, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 17, 2016
Abstract
Jun 17, 2016
Claims
Jun 17, 2016
Description
Jun 17, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Jun 17, 2016
Drawings
Jun 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 17, 2016
Request for grant of an International application

EP3329168

HYDAC ACCESSORIES

Application Number: EP16733292A
Filing Date: Jun 17, 2016
Status: Revoked; Mar 22, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 28, 2021
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