A Flexible Pipe

Patent No. EP2126439 (titled "A Flexible Pipe") was filed by National Oilwell Varco Denmark IS on Mar 17, 2008. The application was issued on Jun 11, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TECHNIP FRANCE	Mar 11, 2015	LAVOIX

Dossier Documents

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Aug 11, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 11, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 8, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 26, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 26, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 26, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Apr 26, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 26, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 26, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 26, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 26, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
Claims
Jan 19, 2017
Claims
Jan 19, 2017
Claims
Jan 19, 2017
Claims
Jan 19, 2017
Claims
Jan 19, 2017
Claims
Jan 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jul 7, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 21, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 17, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2016
Claims
May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 27, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2015
Claims
Oct 14, 2015
Claims
Oct 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 24, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 13, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 11, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 11, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 15, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 1, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 1, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 1, 2014
French translation of claims
May 1, 2014
German translation of the claims
May 1, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 14, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 14, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 14, 2014
Text intended for grant
Oct 14, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 14, 2013
Claims
Oct 14, 2013
Description
Oct 14, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 20, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 17, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 17, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 19, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 10, 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
Nov 5, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 5, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Nov 5, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 4, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 28, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 7, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 15, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 15, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 29, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 16, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 25, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Sep 25, 2008
Published international application - A1
Apr 22, 2008
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 17, 2008
Abstract
Mar 17, 2008
Annex
Mar 17, 2008
Claims
Mar 17, 2008
Description
Mar 17, 2008
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EP2126439

NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO DENMARK IS

Application Number: EP08715622A
Filing Date: Mar 17, 2008
Status: Revoked; Apr 15, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 11, 2014
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