Ergonomic And Adjustable Respiratory Mask Assembly With Cushion

Patent No. EP1356841 (titled "Ergonomic And Adjustable Respiratory Mask Assembly With Cushion") was filed by ResMed Limited on Apr 23, 2003. The application was issued on Nov 15, 2017.

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
AIR LIQUIDE MEDICAL SYSTEMS	Dec 9, 2014	PITTIS
BMC MEDICAL	Sep 22, 2014	GRUNECKER PATENT

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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Oct 19, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 19, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 17, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 27, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 27, 2017
French translation of claims
Sep 27, 2017
German translation of the claims
Sep 27, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 21, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Jun 21, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 21, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jun 21, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
May 29, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 9, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 9, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 9, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 9, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 9, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 9, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 9, 2017
Means of redress
Feb 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 9, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 11, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 10, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 13, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 13, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 30, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 24, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 24, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Mar 11, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Feb 24, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 23, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Jan 13, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jan 13, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 17, 2014
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 9, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2014
Notice of opposition
Dec 9, 2014
Notice of opposition
Dec 9, 2014
Notice of opposition
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 2, 2014
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 22, 2014
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Notice of opposition
Sep 22, 2014
Notice of opposition
Sep 22, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
May 14, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 17, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 31, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 31, 2014
French translation of claims
Mar 31, 2014
German translation of the claims
Mar 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 16, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 16, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 16, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 16, 2013
Text intended for grant
Dec 5, 2013
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Oct 17, 2013
Description
Oct 17, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 7, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 7, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 7, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 7, 2013
Text intended for grant
May 31, 2013
Matter concerning the application
May 31, 2013
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
May 22, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 26, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Nov 26, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Aug 16, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Aug 16, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Jun 17, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 9, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 26, 2011
Claims
May 26, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 20, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jan 20, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2009
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 14, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 8, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 20, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 27, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2008
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Feb 27, 2008
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Feb 27, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2007
Annex to the communication
Oct 18, 2007
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 14, 2006
Claims
Oct 14, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 12, 2006
Claims
Oct 12, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 14, 2006
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 3, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 4, 2006
Annex to the communication
Apr 4, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 24, 2004
Submission concerning representation
Nov 10, 2003
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 22, 2003
Annex to European Search report
Sep 22, 2003
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Sep 22, 2003
European search report
Sep 17, 2003
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 3, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 3, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 3, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 3, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 3, 2003
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 20, 2003
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 20, 2003
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 20, 2003
Matter concerning the application
Aug 20, 2003
Priority document
Aug 20, 2003
Priority document
Aug 20, 2003
Priority document
Aug 20, 2003
Priority document
Aug 20, 2003
Priority document
Aug 19, 2003
Matter concerning the application
Jun 23, 2003
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Apr 23, 2003
Abstract
Apr 23, 2003
Claims
Apr 23, 2003
Description
Apr 23, 2003
Drawings
Apr 23, 2003
Request for grant of a European patent

EP1356841

RESMED LIMITED

Application Number: EP03252554A
Filing Date: Apr 23, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 13, 2017
Publication Date: Nov 15, 2017
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