The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now

IP Verse

Dialysis System Having Inventory Management Including Online Dextrose Mixing - EP2331165

The patent EP2331165 was granted to Baxter on Nov 22, 2017. The application was filed on Jul 9, 2009 under application number EP09790213A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP2331165

BAXTER

Application Number: EP09790213A
Filing Date: Jul 9, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Apr 3, 2020
Publication Date: Nov 22, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

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
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND	Aug 20, 2018	HERRMANN	-

Patent Citations (25) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	US20070773822
DESCRIPTION	US20080128385
DESCRIPTION	US5350357
DESCRIPTION	US6814547
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2002082728
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2002103453
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2008125693
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2008008281
OPPOSITION	DE202005016276U
OPPOSITION	EP0947206
OPPOSITION	EP1277485
OPPOSITION	EP1449548
OPPOSITION	US2004121767
OPPOSITION	US2004158507
OPPOSITION	US2004249729
OPPOSITION	US2006190130
OPPOSITION	WO0060195
OPPOSITION	WO0141831
OPPOSITION	WO02080085
OPPOSITION	WO03086509
OPPOSITION	WO2004053768
OPPOSITION	WO2005043440
OPPOSITION	WO2008006203
OPPOSITION	WO2008008281
OPPOSITION	WO9420518

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.

Date
Description

Get instant alerts for new documents

Apr 1, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Apr 1, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Mar 27, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Dec 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Decision rejecting the opposition
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Means of redress
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 16, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Nov 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 25, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 1, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 26, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 25, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 26, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Apr 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
OPPO
Apr 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Apr 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 24, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Authorisation
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 18, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
Jan 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Jan 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 11, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Nov 13, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Nov 13, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Nov 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 8, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
OPPO
Sep 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Sep 5, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Aug 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 24, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Aug 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 22, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Aug 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 22, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 21, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Aug 20, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 1, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Oct 26, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jun 13, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2014
Claims
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2014
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2014
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Nov 28, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2014
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jul 29, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Jul 22, 2014
Examination started
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Search/Exam
Aug 2, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Jul 31, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Search/Exam
Feb 21, 2013
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Feb 21, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Feb 19, 2013
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Feb 19, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Feb 19, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Search/Exam
Sep 28, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
May 18, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Apr 20, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2011
Annex
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Search/Exam
Apr 19, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Search/Exam
Apr 5, 2011
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Mar 29, 2011
General enquiry
Search/Exam
Mar 28, 2011
General enquiry
Search/Exam
Feb 1, 2011
Annex
Search/Exam
Feb 1, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Search/Exam
Feb 1, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jan 19, 2011
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Jan 19, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Search/Exam
Nov 19, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Search/Exam
Oct 12, 2010
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 12, 2010
International preliminary examination report
PCT2
Oct 12, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 12, 2010
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
PCT2
Oct 12, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Oct 12, 2010
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
PCT2
Oct 12, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Oct 12, 2010
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
PCT2
Aug 26, 2010
Published international application - A4
Search/Exam
Jul 27, 2010
Notification of election of EPO
Search/Exam
Jul 8, 2010
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
PCT2
Jul 8, 2010
Notification of receipt of demand
PCT2
Jun 30, 2010
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
PCT2
Jun 30, 2010
PCT demand form
PCT2
Jun 30, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
PCT2
Jun 30, 2010
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
PCT2
Jun 17, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jun 17, 2010
International publication of the international search report
Search/Exam
Apr 29, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Apr 29, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Apr 29, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Apr 21, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
PCTISA
Apr 21, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Search/Exam
Feb 3, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jan 14, 2010
Published international application - A2
Search/Exam
Jul 20, 2009
Abstract
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2009
Claims
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2009
Description
PCTISA
Jul 20, 2009
Drawings
PCTISA