The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now
The patent EP1667603 was granted to Cardinal Health Switzerland on Dec 20, 2017. The application was filed on May 6, 2003 under application number EP03726658A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOTRONIK | Sep 20, 2018 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC | Sep 14, 2018 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0243620 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0808614 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6355056 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0808614 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2815844 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001039447 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003055492 |
| OPPOSITION | US3657744 |
| OPPOSITION | US5282824 |
| OPPOSITION | US5607465 |
| OPPOSITION | US5957949 |
| OPPOSITION | US6355056 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0044313 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0128459 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0154625 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02076349 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0222054 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0236048 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0243620 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03047468 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03094797 |
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
Get instant alerts for new documents
Jul 26, 2019
Jul 26, 2019
Jul 26, 2019
Jul 23, 2019
Apr 18, 2019
Apr 18, 2019
Apr 17, 2019
Apr 16, 2019
Apr 15, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Apr 12, 2019
Mar 15, 2019
Mar 15, 2019
Mar 14, 2019
Mar 13, 2019
Feb 8, 2019
Feb 8, 2019
Dec 10, 2018
Oct 26, 2018
Oct 23, 2018
Sep 28, 2018
Sep 28, 2018
Sep 28, 2018
Sep 28, 2018
Sep 25, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 20, 2018
Sep 18, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Sep 14, 2018
Jun 18, 2018
Jun 13, 2018
Jun 4, 2018
May 31, 2018
Jan 5, 2018
Nov 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2017
Nov 13, 2017
Nov 13, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2017
Nov 9, 2017
Oct 24, 2017
Oct 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Description
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 23, 2017
Jun 12, 2017
Jun 12, 2017
Jun 12, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Nov 3, 2016
Oct 27, 2016
Oct 21, 2016
Jul 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2015
Claims
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2015
Jun 23, 2015
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jun 23, 2015
Jun 23, 2015
Jul 4, 2014
Jun 26, 2013
Jun 6, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 6, 2013
Jun 6, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
May 6, 2013
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 6, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2011
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2011
Description
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2011
Apr 7, 2011
Apr 4, 2011
Annex
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2011
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2011
Description
Search/Exam
Apr 4, 2011
Nov 24, 2010
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Nov 24, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2010
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2008
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2008
Dec 9, 2008
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2008
Nov 17, 2008
Oct 15, 2008
Oct 9, 2008
May 30, 2008
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 30, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Feb 19, 2008
Jan 28, 2008
Oct 29, 2007
General enquiry
Search/Exam
May 17, 2006
Nov 9, 2005
Nov 9, 2005
Sep 19, 2005
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2005
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Sep 19, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Sep 13, 2005
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Sep 13, 2005
Request for a decision
Search/Exam
Sep 13, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jun 8, 2005
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Feb 8, 2005
Sep 24, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 2, 2004
May 28, 2004
May 28, 2004
Apr 20, 2004
Mar 11, 2004
Mar 11, 2004
Mar 11, 2004
Jan 14, 2004
Jan 14, 2004
Jan 14, 2004
Dec 17, 2003
PCT demand form
PCT2
Dec 4, 2003
Dec 4, 2003
PCT demand form
PCT2
Nov 20, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Nov 20, 2003
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Aug 25, 2003
Jun 12, 2003
Abstract
PCTISA
Jun 12, 2003
Claims
PCTISA
Jun 12, 2003
Description
PCTISA
Jun 12, 2003
Drawings
PCTISA