Vented Vacuum Bandage And Method

Patent No. EP1478313 (titled "Vented Vacuum Bandage And Method") was filed by Hill ROM Services on Dec 20, 2002. The application was issued on Mar 7, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SMITH AND NEPHEW, INC.	May 27, 2015	HARRISON GODDARD FOOTE

Dossier Documents

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Feb 8, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 8, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 7, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 23, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 23, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 23, 2018
German translation of the claims
Dec 13, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Dec 13, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 13, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 27, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 25, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2017
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 10, 2017
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 9, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2017
F3028 Inadmissibility of the appeal: non-submission of the statement of grounds
Jun 29, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 27, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Apr 21, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Apr 12, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Apr 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2017
Notice of appeal
Mar 6, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Feb 22, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 30, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 30, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 30, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 30, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 30, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 30, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 30, 2017
Means of redress
Jan 30, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 30, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 2, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2016
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 13, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 13, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 4, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Feb 23, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Jan 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2015
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 5, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 5, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 3, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 1, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2015
Notice of opposition
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 27, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 27, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 31, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 15, 2014
French translation of claims
Jul 15, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jul 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 30, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 30, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 30, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jan 2, 2014
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 12, 2013
Observations by third parties
Apr 5, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2013
Claims
Apr 5, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 5, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 8, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 8, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 10, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 10, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 14, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 10, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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
Sep 8, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2011
Claims
Sep 8, 2011
Description
Sep 8, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2011
Annex to the communication
May 3, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 20, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 16, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Aug 20, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2009
Maintenance of the application
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)
Jun 23, 2009
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 5, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 5, 2009
Supplementary European search report
Oct 24, 2008
General enquiry
Nov 27, 2007
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 19, 2007
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 13, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 17, 2004
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 1, 2004
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-entry into European phase)
Aug 17, 2004
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 12, 2004
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 9, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 9, 2004
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2004
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 19, 2004
Amendments received before examination
Jul 19, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 10, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 10, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 10, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 25, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 15, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Jan 15, 2004
International publication of the international search report
Jul 17, 2003
Published international application - A2

EP1478313

HILL ROM SERVICES

Application Number: EP02794392A
Filing Date: Dec 20, 2002
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 2, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 7, 2018
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