A Thread Joint For A Drill String For Percussive Rock-Drilling

Patent No. EP1511911 (titled "A Thread Joint For A Drill String For Percussive Rock-Drilling") was filed by Atlas Copco on May 9, 2003. The application was issued on Nov 19, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SANDVIK	Aug 18, 2015	NEILSON

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Aug 28, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Aug 28, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 23, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 14, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
May 14, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 14, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 14, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 2, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 2, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 10, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Oct 13, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 25, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 25, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 25, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 23, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 6, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 6, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 11, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 11, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 11, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 26, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
May 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2014
Description
May 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 21, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 21, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 21, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 21, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 13, 2014
Communication regarding the expiry of opposition period
Apr 19, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2013
Claims
Apr 19, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 19, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 11, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 11, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 10, 2012
Claims
Dec 10, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Dec 10, 2012
Description
Dec 10, 2012
Drawings
Dec 10, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 29, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 22, 2010
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 22, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 10, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 14, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2009
Annex
Aug 14, 2009
Claims
Aug 14, 2009
Description
Aug 14, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 22, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 17, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 11, 2009
Annex to the communication
Feb 11, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2007
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2007
Claims
Dec 7, 2007
Description
Dec 7, 2007
Description
Dec 7, 2007
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 3, 2007
Annex to the communication
Aug 3, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2006
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Oct 17, 2006
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 17, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 14, 2006
Annex to the communication
Jun 14, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
May 11, 2006
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
May 11, 2006
Claims
May 11, 2006
Description
May 11, 2006
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 13, 2006
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 3, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2005
Annex to the communication
Nov 3, 2005
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 10, 2005
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 3, 2005
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 26, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 24, 2005
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 21, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 10, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 5, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 5, 2004
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Sep 30, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 25, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jun 11, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 27, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Nov 27, 2003
Published international application - A1

EP1511911

ATLAS COPCO

Application Number: EP03723605A
Filing Date: May 9, 2003
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 24, 2018
Publication Date: Nov 19, 2014
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