Elongated Clamping Unit

Patent No. EP3334864 (titled "Elongated Clamping Unit") was filed by Dywidag Systems on Jul 20, 2017. The application was issued on Jan 6, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SOLETANCHE FREYSSINET	Oct 5, 2021	PLASSERAUD
VSL	Oct 5, 2021	BOVARD

Dossier Documents

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Nov 27, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 27, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 27, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 13, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2025
English translation of the claims
Nov 13, 2025
French translation of claims
Nov 13, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 27, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 27, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 27, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 17, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 2, 2025
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 2, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 2, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 2, 2025
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 14, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 14, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 14, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 14, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 8, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 8, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 7, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 7, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 7, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 4, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 4, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 3, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 1, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2025
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 5, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 5, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 27, 2025
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
May 27, 2025
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
May 27, 2025
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
May 21, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 21, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 21, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 24, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 23, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 24, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 24, 2025
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jan 21, 2025
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 21, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 3, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Dec 15, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Dec 15, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Dec 15, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Dec 15, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Dec 15, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Dec 15, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Dec 15, 2023
Description
Dec 15, 2023
Description
Dec 15, 2023
Description
Dec 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2023
Reply to appeal
Dec 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2023
Reply to appeal
Oct 26, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 026
Oct 20, 2023
Citation in appeal procedure - 026
Oct 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 18, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 18, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 12, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 15, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2023
Notice of appeal
May 3, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2023
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 5, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 5, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 5, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 5, 2023
Means of redress
Apr 5, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 5, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 5, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Dec 15, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Dec 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 17, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 17, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
May 20, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
May 20, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
May 20, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
May 20, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
May 20, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
May 20, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2022
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Feb 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 21, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 21, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 21, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Oct 5, 2021
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Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Oct 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jan 20, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 10, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 31, 2020
Communication from the Legal Division
Jul 31, 2020
Communication from the Legal Division
Jul 27, 2020
Annex
Jul 27, 2020
Letter to the Legal Division
May 9, 2019
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2018
Annex
Dec 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Dec 4, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Nov 27, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Nov 27, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Nov 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2018
Annex
Nov 21, 2018
Communication from the Legal Division
Nov 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
Nov 19, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2018
Annex
Nov 15, 2018
Annex
Nov 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2018
Letter to the Legal Division
Nov 2, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 15, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
English translation of the claims
Oct 10, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 10, 2018
French translation of claims
Jul 2, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 2, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 2, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 14, 2018
Examination started
May 24, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 22, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 22, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 22, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
May 16, 2018
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 26, 2018
Published international application - A1
Nov 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 20, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 20, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 20, 2017
Annex
Oct 20, 2017
Annex
Oct 20, 2017
Annex
Oct 20, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Oct 20, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Oct 20, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 20, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Oct 11, 2017
Copy of the international search report
Oct 10, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 10, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 10, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 10, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 18, 2017
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Aug 17, 2017
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jul 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2017
Abstract
Jul 20, 2017
Claims
Jul 20, 2017
Description
Jul 20, 2017
Document concerning fees and payments
Jul 20, 2017
Drawings
Jul 20, 2017
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Jul 20, 2017
Submission concerning representation

EP3334864

DYWIDAG SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP17751270A
Filing Date: Jul 20, 2017
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Dec 4, 2020
Publication Date: Jan 6, 2021
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EP3334864