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Automatic Injection Device With Temporizing Means - EP2076299

The patent EP2076299 was granted to Becton Dickinson France on Jul 19, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 5, 2007 under application number EP07848874A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2076299

BECTON DICKINSON FRANCE

Application Number: EP07848874A
Filing Date: Sep 5, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 22, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 19, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
NEMERA LA VERPILLIERE	Apr 18, 2018	LLR	-

Patent Citations (19) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2004024367
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO03097133
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2004054645
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2005115512
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO9529720
OPPOSITION	EP0824923
OPPOSITION	US2004024367
OPPOSITION	US2009088688
OPPOSITION	US4636201
OPPOSITION	US5478316
OPPOSITION	US6203529
OPPOSITION	WO03097133
OPPOSITION	WO2004054645
OPPOSITION	WO2004108194
OPPOSITION	WO2005070481
OPPOSITION	WO2005115508
OPPOSITION	WO2005115510
OPPOSITION	WO2005115512
OPPOSITION	WO2005115516

Dossier Documents

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.

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Nov 25, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Nov 20, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Aug 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 14, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Aug 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Jun 26, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
May 10, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Apr 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 23, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 23, 2019
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Apr 16, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 6, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 26, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Sep 18, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Sep 13, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Sep 13, 2018
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
OPPO
Sep 7, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 7, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 7, 2018
Submission concerning representation
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
May 9, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
May 4, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 24, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Apr 24, 2018
Request for documents
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 18, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jul 19, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jun 22, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jun 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2016
Claims
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2016
Description
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 9, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 4, 2016
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 4, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2014
Claims
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2014
Description
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Oct 31, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2014
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jul 3, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2012
Claims
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 29, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 23, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 28, 2011
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jul 28, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jun 26, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 26, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 17, 2009
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
Jun 17, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 17, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
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Jun 10, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 9, 2009
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
Jun 4, 2009
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Search/Exam
May 27, 2009
Letter which had not been notified
Search/Exam
May 7, 2009
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Apr 24, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
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Apr 16, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 16, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
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Apr 16, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2009
Fax request to enter the European phase
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Apr 2, 2009
Payment of fees and costs
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Apr 2, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Apr 2, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2009
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2009
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Mar 16, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Jan 16, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Dec 11, 2008
Annex to International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Dec 11, 2008
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Dec 11, 2008
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Dec 11, 2008
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Dec 11, 2008
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Dec 11, 2008
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Dec 11, 2008
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Dec 11, 2008
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Dec 11, 2008
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Nov 25, 2008
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Nov 19, 2008
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Nov 13, 2008
International publication of the international search report
Search/Exam
Nov 3, 2008
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Nov 3, 2008
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Nov 3, 2008
PCT demand form
PCT2
Nov 3, 2008
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Nov 3, 2008
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Nov 3, 2008
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Nov 3, 2008
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
Document concerning fees and payments
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
PCT demand form
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Oct 28, 2008
Reply to International Search Opinion
PCT2
Apr 11, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Mar 13, 2008
Published international application - A2
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Feb 6, 2008
Abstract
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Feb 6, 2008
Claims
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Feb 6, 2008
Description
PCTISA
Feb 6, 2008
Drawings
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Feb 6, 2008
Submission concerning representation
PCTISA