Electrical Cable Having A Surface With Reduced Coefficient Of Friction

Patent No. EP1899987 (titled "Electrical Cable Having A Surface With Reduced Coefficient Of Friction") was filed by Southwire on Mar 23, 2006. The application was issued on Apr 22, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NEXANS	Jan 22, 2016	CABINET NUSS

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Jan 20, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 9, 2021
Document concerning representation
Jan 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 15, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 15, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 12, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 22, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 4, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 4, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 4, 2020
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Dec 1, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 7, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Sep 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 20, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 26, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 22, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 21, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 21, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2019
Authorisation
Oct 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 7, 2019
Invitation to file an authorisation
Aug 6, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 2, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2019
Claims
Jun 19, 2019
Claims
Jun 19, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 19, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 29, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 24, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 19, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Jan 23, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2018
Claims
Jan 17, 2018
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Jan 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Jan 17, 2018
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Jan 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 17, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jan 17, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 5, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 5, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 30, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Nov 22, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 22, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 17, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 17, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 8, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 8, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 8, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 8, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 8, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 8, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 8, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 8, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
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Jun 19, 2017
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Jun 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
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Jun 19, 2017
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Jun 19, 2017
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Jun 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 2, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 14, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 14, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 3, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 28, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 23, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 8, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
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Jan 22, 2016
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Jan 22, 2016
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Jan 22, 2016
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Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 19, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 19, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jan 27, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 11, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 11, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 10, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 10, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 10, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 10, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 25, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
Feb 13, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2014
Annex
Feb 13, 2014
Claims
Feb 13, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2014
Request for further processing
Dec 3, 2013
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Sep 11, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 3, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 26, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jun 26, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 14, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 14, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jun 14, 2013
Claims
Jun 14, 2013
Description
Jun 14, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 22, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 5, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 10, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Jun 25, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2012
Claims
Jun 25, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 25, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 21, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 13, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Apr 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Observations by third parties
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Apr 7, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 2, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 26, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 28, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 21, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 25, 2011
Annex to the communication
Aug 25, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2011
Decision to allow further processing
Mar 7, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 7, 2011
Claims
Mar 7, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2011
Request for further processing
Dec 28, 2010
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Sep 13, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 8, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 10, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2010
Maintenance of the application
Dec 1, 2009
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 18, 2009
Refund of fees
Nov 12, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 12, 2009
European search opinion
Nov 12, 2009
Supplementary European search report
Sep 10, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 2, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Mar 28, 2008
Letter concerning the priority
Mar 28, 2008
Priority document
Mar 24, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 20, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 14, 2008
Invitation to file priority document
Feb 1, 2008
Reply by International Bureau
Jan 23, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 18, 2008
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Dec 21, 2007
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 21, 2007
Amendments received before examination
Dec 21, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 20, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 19, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Jul 19, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 19, 2007
Published international application - A1

EP1899987

SOUTHWIRE

Application Number: EP06739714A
Filing Date: Mar 23, 2006
Status: Revoked; Jan 21, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 22, 2015
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