System And Method For Installing A Manifold Plug

Patent No. EP3102867 (titled "System And Method For Installing A Manifold Plug") was filed by Engineered Inserts & Systems on Jan 13, 2015. The application was issued on Oct 7, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AVDEL UK	Jul 5, 2021	SBD IPADMIN
BAIER & MICHELS	Jul 5, 2021	SOMMER

Dossier Documents

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Dec 7, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Dec 7, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 7, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Dec 4, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 29, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 13, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 13, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 13, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 13, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jun 13, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2023
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 13, 2023
Means of redress
Jun 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 13, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 13, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 20, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 20, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 13, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 4, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 13, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 2, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Aug 9, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Aug 9, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 4, 2021
Request for documents
Aug 3, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 30, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 5, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 19, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 10, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 31, 2020
French translation of claims
Aug 31, 2020
German translation of the claims
Aug 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 23, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 23, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 23, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 23, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2020
Claims
Mar 16, 2020
Description
Mar 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 18, 2020
Annex to the communication
Feb 18, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
May 21, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2019
Claims
May 21, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 17, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
May 17, 2019
Claims
May 17, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 22, 2019
Annex to a communication
Jan 22, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jan 22, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 10, 2019
Examination started
May 28, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 28, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 28, 2018
Amendments received before examination
May 25, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2018
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 25, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Nov 24, 2017
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Nov 7, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 7, 2017
European search opinion
Nov 7, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Nov 7, 2017
Supplementary European search report
Oct 13, 2017
Search started
Dec 9, 2016
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 9, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 16, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 20, 2016
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Oct 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 18, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 22, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 8, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 3, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 17, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 17, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 30, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Jul 30, 2015
Published international application - A1

EP3102867

ENGINEERED INSERTS & SYSTEMS

Application Number: EP15740010A
Filing Date: Jan 13, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 8, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 7, 2020
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