Pipeline Isolation Tool And Method

Patent No. EP2603727 (titled "Pipeline Isolation Tool And Method") was filed by Stats UK on Aug 9, 2011. The application was issued on Jan 15, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TDW NORWAY	May 22, 2020	WOOD

Dossier Documents

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Aug 30, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Aug 30, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Aug 30, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 6, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 6, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 6, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Apr 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2024
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Apr 25, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 22, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 22, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 11, 2024
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 11, 2024
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 7, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 23, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 23, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
May 23, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 23, 2023
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
May 17, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 28, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Feb 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 1, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 1, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Feb 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Feb 1, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Feb 1, 2023
Description
Feb 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2023
Reply to appeal
Sep 21, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 15, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 9, 2022
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 9, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 6, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Sep 6, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 21, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 21, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2022
Notice of appeal
May 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 29, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 29, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 26, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 19, 2022
Document concerning representation
Apr 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 11, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 16, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Mar 8, 2021
Description
Mar 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 27, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 27, 2020
Non-scannable object
Oct 29, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 29, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 5, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
May 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
May 22, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
May 22, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 27, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 19, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 2, 2019
French translation of claims
Dec 2, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jul 23, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 23, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 23, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 23, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 25, 2019
Claims
Mar 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 7, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Annex to the communication
Sep 14, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 4, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Sep 4, 2017
Claims
Sep 4, 2017
Description
Sep 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 13, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 21, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 1, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 16, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 16, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Feb 16, 2016
Claims
Feb 16, 2016
Description
Feb 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 16, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 8, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 16, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2015
Annex to the communication
Oct 6, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 24, 2015
Examination started
Dec 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 22, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Dec 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 19, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Sep 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2013
Abstract
Sep 25, 2013
Abstract
Sep 25, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 25, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 25, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Sep 25, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Sep 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 15, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 13, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 12, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 7, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 7, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 7, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 21, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
May 3, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 3, 2012
Published international application - A9
Apr 5, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Apr 5, 2012
International publication of the international search report
Mar 6, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 16, 2012
Published international application - A2
Feb 2, 2012
Modified abstract
Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jan 31, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 19, 2011
Abstract
Aug 19, 2011
Claims
Aug 19, 2011
Description
Aug 19, 2011
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EP2603727

STATS UK

Application Number: EP11746288A
Filing Date: Aug 9, 2011
Status: Opposition Rejected; Sep 6, 2024
Publication Date: Jan 15, 2020
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