Vacuum Therapy And Cleansing Dressing For Wounds

Patent No. EP1339366 (titled "Vacuum Therapy And Cleansing Dressing For Wounds") was filed by Hill ROM Services on Nov 27, 2001. The application was issued on Jun 18, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SMITH AND NEPHEW, INC.	Mar 18, 2015	HARRISON GODDARD FOOTE

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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Feb 16, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 16, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 13, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 2, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 2, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 25, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2017
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2017
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Mar 9, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 22, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 15, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 15, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 15, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 3, 2017
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 2, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 2, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 2, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 2, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jul 28, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 7, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Apr 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 23, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 22, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
May 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 8, 2014
French translation of claims
May 8, 2014
German translation of the claims
May 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 19, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 19, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 19, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 14, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Feb 14, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Feb 14, 2014
Minutes of the oral proceedings (examining division)
Feb 14, 2014
Provision of a copy of the minutes of oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 24, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2013
Annex
Dec 18, 2013
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2013
Claims
Dec 13, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2013
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
May 23, 2013
Advice of delivery
May 14, 2013
Advice of delivery
May 6, 2013
Acknowledgement of a document
May 6, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 6, 2013
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 6, 2013
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2013
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 18, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 2, 2013
Authorisation
Jan 2, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 11, 2012
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 4, 2012
Observations by third parties
Aug 24, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 24, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Aug 24, 2012
Claims
Aug 24, 2012
Description
Aug 24, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 15, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 12, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Feb 27, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 20, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 16, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 16, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2010
Claims
Sep 10, 2010
Description
Sep 10, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2010
Annex to the communication
May 7, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 6, 2009
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Nov 3, 2009
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations
Oct 26, 2009
Observations by third parties
Aug 19, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 19, 2009
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 30, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2009
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 30, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2009
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 24, 2009
Claims
Mar 24, 2009
Description
Mar 24, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 23, 2009
Claims
Mar 23, 2009
Description
Mar 23, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 13, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 7, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 5, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 12, 2008
Annex to the communication
Sep 12, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 27, 2007
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 19, 2007
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 31, 2007
Claims
Jan 31, 2007
Description
Jan 31, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 29, 2007
Claims
Jan 29, 2007
Description
Jan 29, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 30, 2006
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 27, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 24, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 17, 2006
Annex to the communication
Jul 17, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 29, 2005
Claims
Aug 29, 2005
Description
Aug 29, 2005
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 26, 2005
Claims
Aug 26, 2005
Description
Aug 26, 2005
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 1, 2005
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 22, 2005
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 18, 2005
Annex to the communication
Feb 18, 2005
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 10, 2004
Description
Feb 10, 2004
Matter concerning the application
Jan 23, 2004
Reply by International Bureau
Jan 15, 2004
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jan 5, 2004
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 21, 2003
Reply by International Bureau
Jul 29, 2003
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 23, 2003
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 16, 2003
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 14, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 14, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 14, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 14, 2003
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Jun 30, 2003
Amendments received before examination
Jun 30, 2003
Claims
Jun 30, 2003
Drawings
Jun 30, 2003
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 11, 2003
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 28, 2003
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Mar 20, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Mar 20, 2003
International publication of the international search report
Jun 24, 2002
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 13, 2002
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 6, 2002
Published international application - A2
Feb 11, 2002
Urgent incoming letter
Jan 24, 2002
Abstract
Jan 24, 2002
Claims
Jan 24, 2002
Description
Jan 24, 2002
Drawings
Jan 24, 2002
Submission concerning representation

EP1339366

HILL ROM SERVICES

Application Number: EP01998292A
Filing Date: Nov 27, 2001
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 16, 2018
Publication Date: Jun 18, 2014
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