IP Verse

Systems For Delivering Bone Cement To A Bone Anchor - EP2745789

The patent EP2745789 was granted to Depuy Spine on Apr 19, 2017. The application was originally filed on Oct 29, 2009 under application number EP14157828A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2745789

DEPUY SPINE

Application Number: EP14157828A
Filing Date: Oct 29, 2009
Status: Revoked; Feb 7, 2025
Grant Date: Apr 19, 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
Get instant alerts for new oppositions and patent status changes
MEDACTA	Jan 19, 2018	INCHINGALO	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (30) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
DESCRIPTION	US20010890172	-
DESCRIPTION	US20060561969	-
DESCRIPTION	US2005131408
DESCRIPTION	US2005131421
DESCRIPTION	US2005149036
DESCRIPTION	US2005149053
DESCRIPTION	US2005228388
DESCRIPTION	US2006079905
DESCRIPTION	US2006079909
DESCRIPTION	US2006264967
DESCRIPTION	US2007027230
DESCRIPTION	US2007032567
DESCRIPTION	US2007260261
DESCRIPTION	US2008200915
DESCRIPTION	US2008212405
DESCRIPTION	US2008228192
DESCRIPTION	US7097648
OPPOSITION	US2005015059
OPPOSITION	US2005131408
OPPOSITION	US2005131421
OPPOSITION	US2007299450
OPPOSITION	US2009138044
OPPOSITION	US2009264895
OPPOSITION	US7354442
OPPOSITION	WO0126568
OPPOSITION	WO2009015100
OPPOSITION	WO2010051386
SEARCH	US2007299450
SEARCH	US2008045956
SEARCH	WO2008096363

Download Citation Report

Get a free citation report including examiner, opposition, and international search citations.

Get Citation Report

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

Feb 11, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
OPPO
Feb 11, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Means of redress
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 18, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 7, 2024
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 9, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 4, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jan 3, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 3, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 3, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 3, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Jan 3, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
OPPO
Jan 3, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 3, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 5, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Aug 18, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jun 15, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Appeal
Jun 15, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Jun 15, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Appeal
Apr 28, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Appeal
Apr 28, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Apr 28, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Appeal
Apr 28, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 27, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Apr 5, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Apr 5, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Apr 5, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Mar 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Mar 31, 2023
General enquiry
Appeal
Mar 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 20, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 15, 2023
General enquiry
Appeal
Feb 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 14, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Feb 14, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jan 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Jan 23, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Appeal
Jan 23, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Jan 23, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Jan 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 18, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Jan 18, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Jan 3, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Appeal
Dec 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 21, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Appeal
Dec 14, 2021
Document concerning representation
Search/Exam
Dec 14, 2021
Document concerning representation
Search/Exam
May 31, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Appeal
May 31, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
May 26, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
May 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 20, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Appeal
Dec 17, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Dec 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Dec 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Dec 11, 2020
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Aug 4, 2020
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Claims
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Appeal
Jul 16, 2020
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
May 15, 2020
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
May 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
May 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
May 7, 2020
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Mar 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Mar 16, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Means of redress
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
Mar 9, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 29, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Oct 24, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 21, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Oct 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 21, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 4, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Sep 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Claims
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 29, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Aug 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Aug 1, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Dec 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Nov 29, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 23, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 23, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Nov 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 24, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
OPPO
Oct 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Claims
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Jun 8, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Feb 1, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Feb 1, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jan 25, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Jan 19, 2018
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Apr 20, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Mar 23, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Mar 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Nov 15, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Oct 13, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Search/Exam
Aug 29, 2016
Examination started
Search/Exam
May 18, 2016
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 12, 2016
General enquiry
Search/Exam
Apr 17, 2015
Decision to allow further processing
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2015
Amended drawings filed after receipt of (European) search report
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 7, 2015
Request for further processing
Search/Exam
Feb 2, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Search/Exam
Dec 23, 2014
Maintenance of the application
Search/Exam
Jun 30, 2014
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Search/Exam
May 28, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
May 26, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Search/Exam
May 26, 2014
European search opinion
Search/Exam
May 26, 2014
European search report
Search/Exam
May 23, 2014
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
May 23, 2014
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
May 19, 2014
Modified abstract
Search/Exam
May 12, 2014
Search started
Search/Exam
Apr 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Apr 28, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Abstract
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Description
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Drawings
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Mar 5, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
May 28, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam