Downhole Communication

Patent No. EP2898183 (titled "Downhole Communication") was filed by Expro North SEA on Sep 17, 2013. The application was issued on Aug 7, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HGF	Aug 6, 2019	WATSON

Dossier Documents

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Jul 11, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 11, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 26, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Jun 26, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 26, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 7, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2024
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
May 7, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
May 7, 2024
(Partial) description filed in response to formal objections
May 7, 2024
Annex
May 7, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 7, 2024
French translation of claims
May 7, 2024
German translation of the claims
May 7, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2024
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Feb 8, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 8, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 7, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Feb 7, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 7, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 5, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 2, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 2, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 2, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Jan 29, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 26, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jan 24, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 22, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Nov 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 30, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 24, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jun 29, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 29, 2023
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 19, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Apr 19, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Feb 2, 2023
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Feb 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 1, 2023
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Feb 1, 2023
F3326 Communication with time limit (inter partes)
Jan 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2023
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 13, 2023
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Jan 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 22, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 19, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 5, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 5, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 5, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Nov 30, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 27, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 9, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Sep 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2022
Request for a change of address - opponent
Jul 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 13, 2022
Document concerning representation
Jul 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2022
Document concerning representation
Apr 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2022
Claims
Mar 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2022
Reply to appeal
Nov 5, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 3, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2021
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2021
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 9, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 9, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2021
Notice of appeal
Jul 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 23, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 23, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 23, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 23, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 23, 2021
Means of redress
Jun 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 23, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 23, 2021
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jun 23, 2021
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jun 23, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 10, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 11, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 18, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Dec 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Aug 13, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Aug 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 13, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 13, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 13, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 2, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jan 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jan 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 2, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 2, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 22, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 22, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 13, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 6, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
Nov 19, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 11, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2018
French translation of claims
Aug 16, 2018
German translation of the claims
Aug 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 14, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 14, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 14, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 15, 2018
Claims
Jan 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 5, 2017
Annex to the communication
Sep 5, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 28, 2017
Examination started
Apr 7, 2017
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 24, 2017
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Mar 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 14, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 14, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 14, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Dec 14, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Dec 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 11, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 8, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 1, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 11, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 8, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 30, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 11, 2014
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Nov 6, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Nov 6, 2014
International publication of the international search report
Sep 8, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 8, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 8, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 14, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 27, 2014
Published international application - A2
Sep 27, 2013
Abstract
Sep 27, 2013
Claims
Sep 27, 2013
Description
Sep 27, 2013
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EP2898183

EXPRO NORTH SEA

Application Number: EP13766619A
Filing Date: Sep 17, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 5, 2024
Publication Date: Aug 7, 2024
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