Oscillating Tool Adapter

Patent No. EP3456473 (titled "Oscillating Tool Adapter") was filed by Black & Decker on Apr 11, 2013. The application was issued on May 13, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
C. & E. FEIN GMBH	Feb 15, 2021	WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN

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.

Date
Description

Mar 30, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 30, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 27, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Dec 28, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 13, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 13, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 13, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 13, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 13, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 24, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 10, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 10, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 2, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 2, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 18, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Feb 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Feb 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Feb 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Feb 15, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Feb 15, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 15, 2021
Notice of opposition
Feb 15, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 26, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 17, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 3, 2020
French translation of claims
Mar 3, 2020
German translation of the claims
Mar 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 21, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 21, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 21, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 21, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 10, 2019
Annex to the communication
Dec 10, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 10, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Nov 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 7, 2019
Claims
Nov 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 27, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 27, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 27, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 27, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 12, 2019
Annex to the communication
Sep 12, 2019
Consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 12, 2019
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 29, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 1, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Apr 1, 2019
Claims
Apr 1, 2019
Description
Apr 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 25, 2019
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Mar 13, 2019
Annex to the communication
Mar 13, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 6, 2019
Refund of fees
Feb 20, 2019
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 14, 2019
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 14, 2019
European search report
Feb 14, 2019
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 6, 2019
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2019
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 28, 2019
Search started
Jan 25, 2019
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 21, 2019
Letter which had not been notified
Dec 7, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 7, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 7, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 7, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 16, 2018
Abstract
Oct 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 16, 2018
Claims
Oct 16, 2018
Description
Oct 16, 2018
Designation of inventor
Oct 16, 2018
Drawings
Oct 16, 2018
Request for grant of a European patent
Jun 12, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 12, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP3456473

BLACK & DECKER

Application Number: EP18200787A
Filing Date: Apr 11, 2013
Status: Revoked; Mar 31, 2023
Publication Date: May 13, 2020
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EP3456473