A Method Of And Apparatus For Detecting A Current Carrying Conductor

Patent No. EP1907886 (titled "A Method Of And Apparatus For Detecting A Current Carrying Conductor") was filed by Radiodetection on Jun 6, 2006. The application was issued on Dec 31, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
VIVAX METROTECH	Sep 29, 2015	-

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Jun 18, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 18, 2021
Refund of fees
May 17, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 17, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 11, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 11, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 7, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 6, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
May 6, 2021
Withdrawal of an opposition
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 28, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 28, 2021
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 22, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 25, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 11, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 10, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Oct 5, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Oct 5, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 25, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Sep 17, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Aug 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 27, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 22, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 17, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 12, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2017
Reply to appeal
Oct 23, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 24, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 22, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 18, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Aug 17, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 13, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 13, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 12, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 12, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 31, 2017
Notice of appeal
May 31, 2017
Notice of appeal
May 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 13, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 13, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 13, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 13, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 13, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Mar 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Feb 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 21, 2017
Claims
Feb 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 21, 2017
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 17, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 20, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 20, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 6, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 6, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 13, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 29, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 23, 2015
Fax filed during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Fax filed during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 23, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 31, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 7, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 22, 2014
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Oct 20, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 20, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 17, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 15, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 15, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 6, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 6, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 6, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 6, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 3, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 7, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 7, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 10, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Dec 30, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Dec 30, 2011
Description
Dec 30, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 23, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2011
Description
Dec 23, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 21, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Dec 21, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 28, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jul 18, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 12, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 6, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 6, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 10, 2011
Annex to the communication
Mar 10, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 1, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Sep 15, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 31, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
May 31, 2010
Amended description with annotations
May 31, 2010
Claims
May 31, 2010
Description
May 31, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 28, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2010
Amended description with annotations
May 28, 2010
Claims
May 28, 2010
Description
May 28, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 22, 2010
Annex to the communication
Apr 22, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 19, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Apr 12, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Mar 9, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 4, 2008
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 12, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 20, 2008
Refund of fees
Feb 14, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jan 16, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 9, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 8, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 5, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 15, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 28, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Dec 28, 2006
Published international application - A1
Jun 18, 2006
Abstract
Jun 18, 2006
Claims
Jun 18, 2006
Description
Jun 18, 2006
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EP1907886

RADIODETECTION

Application Number: EP06744102A
Filing Date: Jun 6, 2006
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 25, 2021
Publication Date: Dec 31, 2014
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