Locking Connector

Patent No. EP1459412 (titled "Locking Connector") was filed by General Distribution on Dec 17, 2002. The application was issued on Jul 13, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STAY ONLINE SRO	Dec 11, 2019	-
DAXTEN	Jan 8, 2016	LLOYD

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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Jun 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 17, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 10, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 8, 2022
Description
Jun 8, 2022
Drawings
Jun 8, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 8, 2022
French translation of claims
Jun 8, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jun 2, 2022
Description
Jun 2, 2022
Drawings
Jun 2, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 2, 2022
French translation of claims
Jun 2, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jun 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2022
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 23, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 9, 2022
Refund of fees
Mar 7, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 7, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 7, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 4, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 4, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 4, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 1, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 23, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 14, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 10, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 10, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 10, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Feb 10, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Feb 7, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 7, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 7, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 3, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 3, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 3, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 31, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 5, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 27, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 27, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 27, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Sep 27, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 2, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 20, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 16, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 14, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 2, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 6, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 6, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 6, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 1, 2020
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 1, 2020
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 1, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 1, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2020
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 1, 2020
Non-scannable object
Apr 1, 2020
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 7, 2020
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Feb 7, 2020
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Feb 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 22, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 15, 2020
Refund of fees
Jan 3, 2020
Refund of fees
Dec 17, 2019
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Dec 17, 2019
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Dec 11, 2019
Intervention of the assumed infringer
Jun 5, 2019
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
Jun 5, 2019
F3080 Communication regarding observations by third parties
May 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 29, 2019
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
May 29, 2019
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
May 29, 2019
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
May 29, 2019
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
May 29, 2019
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
May 29, 2019
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
May 29, 2019
Patent document filed by a third party during the appeal procedure
May 29, 2019
Receipt of third party observations during the appeal procedure
Dec 14, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 1, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 24, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 18, 2018
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Sep 18, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 3, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 24, 2018
Claims
Aug 24, 2018
Claims
Aug 24, 2018
Claims
Aug 24, 2018
Claims
Aug 24, 2018
Claims
Aug 24, 2018
Claims
Aug 24, 2018
Claims
Aug 24, 2018
Claims
Aug 24, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 25, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 25, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 20, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jun 19, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 24, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 24, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 24, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 24, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 24, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Apr 24, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Clean copy of drawings in the opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 13, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Sep 14, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 24, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 2, 2016
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jun 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 16, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 16, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 20, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 8, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 12, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 26, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 26, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 26, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 13, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 13, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 4, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 4, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 4, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 4, 2014
Text intended for grant
Oct 27, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 8, 2014
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Oct 8, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 8, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 21, 2014
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 21, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 3, 2014
Authorisation
May 3, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Apr 30, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 3, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 3, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 3, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 3, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 8, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 8, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 21, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 21, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
May 11, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 11, 2013
Amended description with annotations
May 11, 2013
Claims
May 11, 2013
Description
May 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 10, 2013
General enquiry
Jan 24, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 24, 2013
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 20, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 20, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 14, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 14, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Jul 14, 2012
Claims
Jul 14, 2012
Description
Jul 14, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 27, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 21, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 23, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 23, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 4, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 21, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 21, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 21, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 19, 2010
Claims
Oct 19, 2010
Claims
Oct 19, 2010
Description
Oct 19, 2010
Description
Oct 19, 2010
Letter filed during examination procedure after communication from the Examining Division
Oct 13, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Oct 13, 2010
Claims
Oct 13, 2010
Description
Oct 13, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 2, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 28, 2010
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 12, 2010
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
May 12, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 26, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 19, 2010
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 15, 2010
Annex to the communication
Apr 15, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2010
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 27, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2010
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Mar 11, 2010
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Feb 20, 2010
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 20, 2010
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 26, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Aug 11, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 5, 2004
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 28, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 22, 2004
Corrected international publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 13, 2004
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 13, 2004
Matter concerning the application
Jul 13, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 23, 2004
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 11, 2004
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
May 18, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 3, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 26, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Jun 26, 2003
Published international application - A1
Mar 14, 2003
Submission concerning representation
Jan 29, 2003
Abstract
Jan 29, 2003
Claims
Jan 29, 2003
Description
Jan 29, 2003
Drawings

EP1459412

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Application Number: EP02804962A
Filing Date: Dec 17, 2002
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 10, 2022
Publication Date: Jul 13, 2022
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