Lightning Protection System For Composite Structure

Patent No. EP2004490 (titled "Lightning Protection System For Composite Structure") was filed by The Boeing on Mar 29, 2007. The application was issued on Dec 2, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH, AIRBUS S.A.S., AIRBUS OPERATIONS S.A.S., AIRBUS OPERATIONS LTD., AIRBUS OPERATIONS S.L.	Sep 2, 2016	ISARPATENT

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

Jul 4, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 4, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jun 29, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 20, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 20, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 20, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 20, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 20, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 20, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 20, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 8, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 8, 2017
Claims
Dec 8, 2017
Claims
Dec 8, 2017
Claims
Dec 8, 2017
Claims
Dec 8, 2017
Claims
Dec 8, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 15, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 15, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 28, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 10, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 20, 2017
Claims
Feb 20, 2017
Claims
Feb 20, 2017
Claims
Feb 20, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 2, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 2, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 9, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 2, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 15, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 15, 2015
French translation of claims
Oct 15, 2015
German translation of the claims
Oct 15, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 15, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 24, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jun 16, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jun 10, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 10, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 10, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 10, 2015
Text intended for grant
May 29, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 21, 2015
Claims
Apr 21, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Dec 12, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 12, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 12, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 12, 2014
Text intended for grant
Dec 3, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 11, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Jan 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 12, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Sep 23, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2013
Claims
Sep 23, 2013
Claims
Sep 23, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Sep 23, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 25, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 25, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 25, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 25, 2013
Text intended for grant
Jun 1, 2013
General enquiry
Dec 20, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 11, 2011
Drawings
Oct 11, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 10, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 10, 2011
Amended description with annotations
Oct 10, 2011
Claims
Oct 10, 2011
Description
Oct 10, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 18, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 11, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2011
Annex to the communication
Apr 1, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2011
General enquiry
Jan 18, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 19, 2010
General enquiry
Sep 16, 2010
General enquiry
Mar 25, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 17, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 29, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 22, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Dec 27, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 27, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Dec 23, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 23, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Dec 23, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 26, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 13, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 29, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 29, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 16, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 30, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Sep 5, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 21, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 1, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Nov 1, 2007
Published international application - A1

EP2004490

THE BOEING

Application Number: EP07754453A
Filing Date: Mar 29, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 6, 2018
Publication Date: Dec 2, 2015
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