Method For Storing And Deploying Submersibles In A Submarine

Patent No. EP1950521 (titled "Method For Storing And Deploying Submersibles In A Submarine") was filed by Howaldtswerke Deutsche Werft on Dec 21, 2007. The application was issued on Oct 3, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DCNS	Jul 20, 2016	LAVOIX

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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.

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Sep 6, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 6, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 4, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2018
English translation of the claims
Aug 21, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 21, 2018
French translation of claims
Aug 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
May 24, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 24, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
May 15, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 3, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 27, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 19, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 19, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 19, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 19, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 19, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 19, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 19, 2018
Means of redress
Jan 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 19, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 19, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 19, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2017
Notice of opposition
Oct 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Non-scannable object
Sep 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 4, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
May 4, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 4, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 4, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 4, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 11, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 3, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 3, 2017
Claims
Jan 3, 2017
Claims
Jan 3, 2017
Claims
Jan 3, 2017
Claims
Jan 3, 2017
Claims
Jan 3, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 3, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 22, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 22, 2016
Claims
Dec 22, 2016
Claims
Dec 22, 2016
Claims
Dec 22, 2016
Claims
Dec 22, 2016
Claims
Dec 22, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 22, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 30, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 30, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 28, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 19, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 17, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 15, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 14, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 9, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 2, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 24, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 21, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
English translation of the claims
Sep 10, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 10, 2015
French translation of claims
Sep 10, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 22, 2015
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 18, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 18, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 18, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 18, 2015
Text intended for grant
Mar 17, 2015
Examination started
Oct 8, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 24, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Dec 6, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 4, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Dec 3, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 20, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Oct 24, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 5, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 4, 2008
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Jul 2, 2008
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 19, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 19, 2008
European search opinion
Jun 19, 2008
European search report
Jan 26, 2008
Letter concerning the priority
Jan 26, 2008
Priority document
Dec 21, 2007
Abstract
Dec 21, 2007
Claims
Dec 21, 2007
Description
Dec 21, 2007
Designation of inventor
Dec 21, 2007
Drawings
Dec 21, 2007
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1950521

HOWALDTSWERKE DEUTSCHE WERFT

Application Number: EP07024874A
Filing Date: Dec 21, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 31, 2018
Publication Date: Oct 3, 2018
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