Offshore Lifting Operations

Patent No. EP2349906 (titled "Offshore Lifting Operations") was filed by Subsea 7 Limited on Oct 22, 2009. The application was issued on Jul 23, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TECHNIP FRANCE	Apr 23, 2015	POURRIER

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 6, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 6, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 3, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 22, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 22, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 22, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 22, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 3, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 20, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 20, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 20, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 20, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 19, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2016
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2016
Annex to the communication
Oct 10, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Oct 6, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Oct 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2016
Authorisation
Sep 27, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2016
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2016
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Sep 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2016
Authorisation
Sep 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 9, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 9, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Sep 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 18, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 29, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 29, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 16, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Jul 25, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 26, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 16, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 16, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 16, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jun 16, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 9, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 9, 2014
Text intended for grant
Mar 25, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Mar 25, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Mar 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2014
Observations by third parties
Feb 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 14, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Feb 14, 2014
Claims
Feb 14, 2014
Description
Feb 14, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 21, 2013
Annex to the communication
Nov 21, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 15, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 8, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Sep 9, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 11, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 7, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 12, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 12, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Feb 12, 2013
Claims
Feb 12, 2013
Description
Feb 12, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Oct 24, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Oct 18, 2012
Citation filed by a third party
Oct 18, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2012
Observations by third parties
Oct 18, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Oct 18, 2012
Patent document filed by a Third party
Oct 8, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 8, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 12, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Sep 12, 2012
Claims
Sep 12, 2012
Description
Sep 12, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 26, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 23, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 13, 2012
Annex to the communication
Mar 13, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 2, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 2, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 2, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 2, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 24, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 13, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
May 13, 2011
Submission concerning representation
May 11, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 4, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
May 21, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 29, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Apr 29, 2010
Published international application - A1
Feb 10, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 10, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 10, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 1, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 1, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 1, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Nov 2, 2009
Abstract
Nov 2, 2009
Claims
Nov 2, 2009
Description
Nov 2, 2009
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EP2349906

SUBSEA 7 LIMITED

Application Number: EP09740934A
Filing Date: Oct 22, 2009
Status: Revoked; Apr 15, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 23, 2014
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