Improvements In And Relating To Electrical Connectors

Patent No. EP2567430 (titled "Improvements In And Relating To Electrical Connectors") was filed by Southern Electric Contracting on May 6, 2011. The application was issued on Feb 23, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TE CONNECTIVITY	Apr 1, 2019	JOHNSTONE

Dossier Documents

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Jan 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 27, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 12, 2022
French translation of claims
Jan 12, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2021
Refund of fees
Oct 21, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 21, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 21, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 18, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 12, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 12, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 5, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 1, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 1, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2021
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2021
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 18, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 18, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 11, 2021
Authorisation
Jun 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 11, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 9, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 9, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2021
Notice of appeal
Apr 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 6, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 6, 2021
Means of redress
Apr 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 6, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 6, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 6, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 15, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 30, 2020
Authorisation
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 15, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Oct 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2019
Claims
Sep 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 31, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2019
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 5, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 1, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Apr 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Apr 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 2, 2019
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jul 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 7, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 12, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 6, 2018
French translation of claims
Apr 6, 2018
German translation of the claims
Apr 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 28, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 28, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 28, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 28, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 24, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 19, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Aug 21, 2017
Claims
Aug 21, 2017
Description
Aug 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2017
Annex to the communication
May 3, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 10, 2017
Claims
Mar 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 9, 2016
Annex to the communication
Nov 9, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 2, 2016
Claims
Aug 2, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
Mar 23, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 16, 2016
Examination started
Sep 16, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Jun 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Feb 13, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 13, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 11, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 11, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 21, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 4, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Sep 14, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 28, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 28, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 10, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 10, 2011
Published international application - A1
Aug 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 13, 2011
Abstract
May 13, 2011
Claims
May 13, 2011
Description
May 13, 2011
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EP2567430

SOUTHERN ELECTRIC CONTRACTING

Application Number: EP11719055A
Filing Date: May 6, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 21, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 23, 2022
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