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Method Of Increasing The Range Of A Subcalibre Shell And Subcalibre Shells With A Long Range

Patent No. EP1949019 (titled "Method Of Increasing The Range Of A Subcalibre Shell And Subcalibre Shells With A Long Range") was filed by BAE Systems Bofors on Sep 14, 2006. The application was issued on Oct 12, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LEONARDO	Jan 22, 2016	VITILLO

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Oct 19, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 11, 2022
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 12, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2022
French translation of claims
Sep 1, 2022
German translation of the claims
Sep 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Aug 25, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Aug 25, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Aug 22, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2022
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Aug 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2022
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jun 29, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 29, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 29, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 2, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 2, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 2, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Mar 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 9, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 1, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 1, 2021
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Mar 29, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 15, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 4, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 4, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 4, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 29, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 29, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 28, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 28, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 16, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 18, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 18, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 13, 2018
Reply to appeal
Dec 4, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 4, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 6, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 21, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 18, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 13, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 13, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Aug 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 21, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 21, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 21, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 21, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 21, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 21, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2017
Communication of amended entries
May 18, 2017
Indication of deficiencies in a request for entry of a change in personal particulars and invitation to correct them
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2017
Request for change of name -opponent
Apr 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 27, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 28, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 6, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 3, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 23, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 23, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 5, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 5, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 30, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 30, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 1, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 1, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 27, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the 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
Mar 10, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 10, 2015
French translation of claims
Mar 10, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 9, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 9, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 9, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 9, 2015
Text intended for grant
Sep 17, 2012
Decision to allow further processing
Aug 30, 2012
Claims
Aug 30, 2012
Description
Aug 30, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 22, 2012
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Feb 29, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 29, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 28, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 28, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 28, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Jun 27, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 8, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 8, 2011
European search opinion
Jun 8, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Feb 9, 2009
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Oct 29, 2008
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (loss of partial rights)
Oct 1, 2008
Refund of fees
Aug 13, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 18, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 10, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 2, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 23, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jun 18, 2008
Refund of fees
Jun 18, 2008
Refund order search fee
May 29, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 22, 2008
Annex
May 22, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
May 22, 2008
Translation of priority document
Mar 28, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 27, 2008
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Mar 20, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Mar 20, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Jun 13, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 29, 2007
Notification of election of EPO
May 24, 2007
Published international application - A2

EP1949019

BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS

Application Number: EP06784176A
Filing Date: Sep 14, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 9, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 12, 2022
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