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Expandable Collet Anchor System, Components Thereof, And Methods For Making And Using The Same

Patent No. EP1483513 (titled "Expandable Collet Anchor System, Components Thereof, And Methods For Making And Using The Same") was filed by Centrix on Jan 31, 2003. The application was issued on Mar 23, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KWIKBOLT	May 1, 2019	WILLIAMS

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Feb 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Feb 14, 2022
French translation of claims
Feb 14, 2022
German translation of the claims
Feb 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 20, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 10, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2021
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 30, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 30, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Aug 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 15, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
May 28, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 14, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
May 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 12, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 12, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 23, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2020
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 15, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 31, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 3, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 23, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 18, 2019
Refund of fees
Sep 13, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 13, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 3, 2019
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2019
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
May 6, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 6, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 1, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 1, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 1, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 17, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 8, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 29, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 29, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 2, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 2, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 2, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Description
Apr 6, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 5, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 5, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Apr 5, 2018
Claims
Apr 5, 2018
Description
Apr 5, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2017
Annex to the communication
Dec 12, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 13, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Oct 27, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 27, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 27, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 27, 2017
Request for further processing
Oct 27, 2017
Request for further processing
Oct 27, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Sep 26, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn (reply to communication from Examining Division too late)
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 19, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 13, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 12, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 12, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 7, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 1, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Apr 1, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 23, 2016
Authorisation
Mar 23, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 22, 2016
Authorisation
Mar 22, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 27, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 26, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2016
Claims
Jan 11, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 11, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 7, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 7, 2016
Claims
Jan 7, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 7, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 7, 2016
Request for further processing
Nov 2, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Jul 24, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 21, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 5, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Jun 5, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
May 12, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 12, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 24, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 24, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 29, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 29, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 12, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 12, 2014
Claims
Nov 12, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 6, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 6, 2014
Claims
Nov 6, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 5, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 2, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 2, 2014
Annex to the communication
May 2, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 27, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jan 27, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 27, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 21, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 31, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 31, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 15, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jan 14, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jan 9, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
May 15, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
May 15, 2012
Claims
May 15, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 16, 2012
Annex to the communication
Feb 16, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 8, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Nov 3, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
May 19, 2011
Brief communication to applicant/representative
May 17, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 16, 2011
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
May 12, 2011
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
May 9, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2011
Claims
May 9, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
May 7, 2011
Claims
May 7, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 6, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 23, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 18, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2010
Annex to the communication
Nov 2, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 30, 2010
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 30, 2010
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 29, 2008
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 29, 2008
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 29, 2008
Claims
Dec 29, 2008
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 31, 2008
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 28, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 24, 2008
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 16, 2008
Annex to the communication
Jun 16, 2008
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2008
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2008
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 5, 2007
Claims
Feb 5, 2007
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 8, 2006
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 28, 2006
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 26, 2006
Annex to the communication
Jul 26, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
May 8, 2006
Maintenance of the application
Mar 30, 2006
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 13, 2006
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 13, 2006
Supplementary European search report
Jun 13, 2005
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Oct 27, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 30, 2004
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 15, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 21, 2004
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Jul 15, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Jul 15, 2004
International publication of the international search report
Jul 2, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
May 19, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 29, 2003
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 28, 2003
Published international application - A2

EP1483513

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Application Number: EP03707639A
Filing Date: Jan 31, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 18, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 23, 2022
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