Threaded Joint For Steel Pipes

Patent No. EP1920180 (titled "Threaded Joint For Steel Pipes") was filed by Nippon Steel on Sep 1, 2006. The application was issued on Aug 24, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TENARIS CONNECTIONS	May 24, 2017	AUGUST DEBOUZY

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Aug 24, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Aug 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 30, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 10, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 1, 2020
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Jul 1, 2020
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Jun 19, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 27, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 27, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2020
Reply to a deficiency communication regarding an appeal
Mar 12, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 9, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 6, 2020
Cited document during appeal procedure
Mar 6, 2020
F3045 Inadmissibility of the appeal: missing address / missing name
Mar 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 6, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 6, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2019
Reply to appeal
Oct 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
Description
Sep 30, 2019
Description
Sep 30, 2019
Description
Sep 30, 2019
Description
Sep 30, 2019
Description
Sep 30, 2019
Description
Sep 30, 2019
Description
Sep 30, 2019
Description
Sep 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2019
Reply to appeal
Aug 1, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 1, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 10, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 10, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
May 31, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 31, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
May 20, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 17, 2019
Claims
May 17, 2019
Claims
May 17, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 17, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 25, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 15, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2019
Notice of appeal
Mar 12, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Mar 7, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 8, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 8, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 8, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 8, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 8, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 8, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 8, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 8, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 8, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 8, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 10, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 26, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 10, 2018
Claims
Sep 10, 2018
Claims
Sep 10, 2018
Claims
Sep 10, 2018
Claims
Sep 10, 2018
Claims
Sep 10, 2018
Claims
Sep 10, 2018
Claims
Sep 10, 2018
Claims
Sep 10, 2018
Description
Sep 10, 2018
Description
Sep 10, 2018
Description
Sep 10, 2018
Description
Sep 10, 2018
Description
Sep 10, 2018
Description
Sep 10, 2018
Description
Sep 10, 2018
Description
Sep 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 22, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 22, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Feb 23, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 30, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 30, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 30, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 12, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 6, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 2, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 24, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
May 24, 2017
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Aug 24, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 28, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 18, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 21, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 21, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 21, 2016
Text intended for grant
Mar 23, 2016
Examination started
Feb 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 8, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 8, 2016
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 8, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Feb 8, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Feb 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2015
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Aug 5, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 5, 2015
European search opinion
Aug 5, 2015
Supplementary European search report
Jul 28, 2015
Search started
Apr 29, 2015
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
Apr 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2015
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Apr 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 25, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 22, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 19, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 11, 2012
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 14, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Mar 12, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Apr 16, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 15, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 28, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 28, 2008
Reply by International Bureau
Mar 18, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 7, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Mar 7, 2008
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Feb 27, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Feb 27, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 11, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 28, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 8, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Mar 8, 2007
Published international application - A1

EP1920180

NIPPON STEEL

Application Number: EP06797658A
Filing Date: Sep 1, 2006
Status: Revoked; Aug 24, 2020
Publication Date: Aug 24, 2016
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