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Shearable Fastener Bolt And Method For Clamping Electric Wires, And Electric Connector Comprising A Zero-Protrusion Shearable Fastener

Patent No. EP3388697 (titled "Shearable Fastener Bolt And Method For Clamping Electric Wires, And Electric Connector Comprising A Zero-Protrusion Shearable Fastener") was filed by Tyco Electronics Simel on Apr 13, 2017. The application was issued on Aug 20, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ERHARDT	Aug 25, 2022	KUHNEN & WACKER PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSBURO PARTG MBB

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Jul 24, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 24, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 15, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 15, 2025
French translation of claims
Jul 15, 2025
German translation of the claims
Jun 5, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 5, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 5, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
May 28, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 25, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 25, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 25, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2025
Means of redress
Feb 25, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 25, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 25, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 21, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 28, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 31, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 31, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2024
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Nov 28, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Nov 28, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 19, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 4, 2024
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 2, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2024
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2024
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 5, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 5, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 5, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 25, 2023
Description
Jan 25, 2023
Description
Jan 25, 2023
Drawings
Jan 25, 2023
Drawings
Jan 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2023
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2023
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 15, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 15, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 1, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 25, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 25, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 25, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 25, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 25, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 25, 2022
Notice of opposition
Aug 25, 2022
Notice of opposition
Dec 14, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 5, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2021
French translation of claims
Oct 26, 2021
German translation of the claims
Oct 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2021
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 22, 2021
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 22, 2021
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 22, 2021
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 22, 2021
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 11, 2021
Examination started
Apr 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 17, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 17, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 17, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 17, 2019
Amendments received before examination
Apr 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2018
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 19, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Aug 17, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 3, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 25, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 25, 2017
European search opinion
Oct 25, 2017
European search report
Oct 25, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Oct 13, 2017
Search started
Jun 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2017
(Partial) set of drawings filed in response to formal objections
Jun 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Jun 7, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 7, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
May 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2017
Designation of inventor
May 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
May 23, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
Apr 26, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt from National Office - R35(4)
Apr 13, 2017
Abstract
Apr 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Apr 13, 2017
Claims
Apr 13, 2017
Description
Apr 13, 2017
Designation of inventor
Apr 13, 2017
Drawings
Apr 13, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3388697

TYCO ELECTRONICS SIMEL

Application Number: EP17305443A
Filing Date: Apr 13, 2017
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 18, 2025
Publication Date: Aug 20, 2025
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