Wire Plug-In Aid Sleeve Structure For Wire Connection Terminal

Patent No. EP3404771 (titled "Wire Plug-In Aid Sleeve Structure For Wire Connection Terminal") was filed by Switchlab on May 16, 2018. The application was issued on Aug 17, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PHOENIX CONTACT	May 17, 2023	GESTHUYSEN PATENTANWALTE

Dossier Documents

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Jan 27, 2026
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2026
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 27, 2026
French translation of claims
Jan 27, 2026
German translation of the claims
Jan 27, 2026
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 28, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 28, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 22, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 22, 2025
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 22, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 22, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 22, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2025
Means of redress
Jul 22, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 22, 2025
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 22, 2025
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Jul 22, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2025
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2025
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 2, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2025
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2024
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 30, 2024
Decision on the taking of evidence
Sep 30, 2024
Decision on the taking of evidence
Sep 30, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2024
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Sep 30, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 30, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 30, 2024
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Nov 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 6, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Nov 6, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Nov 6, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Nov 6, 2023
Description
Nov 6, 2023
Description
Nov 6, 2023
Description
Nov 6, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2023
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Jun 26, 2023
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 26, 2023
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jun 19, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jun 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 31, 2023
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 31, 2023
Request for documents
May 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 17, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2023
Notice of opposition
Aug 30, 2022
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 21, 2022
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2022
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 7, 2022
French translation of claims
Jul 7, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jul 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2022
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 9, 2022
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 9, 2022
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 9, 2022
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 9, 2022
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 22, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Apr 22, 2021
Claims
Apr 22, 2021
Description
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2021
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 8, 2021
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2021
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2020
Annex to the communication
Dec 23, 2020
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Dec 23, 2020
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2020
Request for further processing
Nov 25, 2020
Translation of priority document
Oct 5, 2020
Annex to the communication
Oct 5, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 23, 2020
Examination started
Aug 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2019
Annex
Aug 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2019
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Jun 4, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
May 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2019
Amended description with annotations
May 21, 2019
Amendments received before examination
May 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2018
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Oct 24, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Oct 9, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 9, 2018
European search opinion
Oct 9, 2018
European search report
Oct 9, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Sep 27, 2018
Search started
Aug 8, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 8, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 18, 2018
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
May 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Letter concerning the priority
May 24, 2018
Priority document
May 16, 2018
Abstract
May 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Description
May 16, 2018
Designation of inventor
May 16, 2018
Drawings
May 16, 2018
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3404771

SWITCHLAB

Application Number: EP18172544A
Filing Date: May 16, 2018
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Jul 15, 2022
Publication Date: Aug 17, 2022
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