A Method Of Producing A Flexible Pipe And A Flexible Pipe

Patent No. EP1937751 (titled "A Method Of Producing A Flexible Pipe And A Flexible Pipe") was filed by National Oilwell Varco Denmark IS on Oct 10, 2006. The application was issued on Nov 18, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GE OIL & GAS UK LIMITED	Aug 16, 2016	BOAKES

Dossier Documents

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Jun 21, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jun 21, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 18, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Mar 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 7, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 7, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 7, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 7, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 7, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 7, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 7, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 7, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 7, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 24, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 24, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 24, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Nov 24, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 30, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 30, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 5, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 26, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 16, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 16, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 22, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 28, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 28, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 28, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jul 13, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2015
Claims
Jun 25, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 25, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 27, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 27, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 27, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 27, 2015
Text intended for grant
Feb 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Feb 4, 2015
Description
Feb 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 8, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 8, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 5, 2014
Annex to the communication
Aug 5, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 18, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 9, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 7, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 26, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jun 6, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 14, 2011
Annex to the communication
Apr 14, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 22, 2011
Annex to the communication
Mar 22, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2010
Annex to the communication
Oct 28, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 19, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 19, 2010
Claims
Oct 19, 2010
Claims
Oct 19, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 23, 2010
Annex to the communication
Jun 23, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 2, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 13, 2008
Annex to the communication
Aug 13, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 2, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 18, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 4, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 3, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
May 8, 2008
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Apr 28, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 18, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 18, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 22, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
May 9, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 19, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Apr 19, 2007
Published international application - A1
Oct 13, 2006
Abstract
Oct 13, 2006
Claims
Oct 13, 2006
Description
Oct 13, 2006
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EP1937751

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO DENMARK IS

Application Number: EP06791493A
Filing Date: Oct 10, 2006
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 22, 2018
Publication Date: Nov 18, 2015
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