Platinum Electrode And Method For Manufacturing The Same

Patent No. EP1497483 (titled "Platinum Electrode And Method For Manufacturing The Same") was filed by Second Sight on Apr 10, 2003. The application was issued on Dec 10, 2014.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PIXIUM VISION SA	Sep 10, 2015	GRAF VON STOSCH

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jul 10, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Jul 10, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 5, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 26, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 26, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 26, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Mar 26, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 26, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 26, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 26, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 26, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 12, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 8, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 8, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 8, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 19, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 21, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent
Oct 19, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 19, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 23, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Dec 10, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 13, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 24, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 24, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 24, 2014
German translation of the claims
Oct 24, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 20, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 20, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 20, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 25, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2014
Description
Apr 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 29, 2014
Request for printed patent specification received too late
Jan 8, 2014
Matter concerning the application
Dec 20, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 20, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 20, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 20, 2013
Text intended for grant
Sep 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 24, 2013
Claims
Sep 24, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 15, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 15, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 6, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Sep 3, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2012
General enquiry
Sep 3, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 21, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
May 12, 2010
Maintenance of the application
Mar 23, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 4, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Mar 4, 2010
Supplementary European search report
Jan 20, 2010
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
Jan 18, 2010
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Jan 13, 2010
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Nov 28, 2008
Submission concerning representation
Apr 25, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 19, 2005
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 11, 2005
Request for transfer of rights
Nov 11, 2005
Request for transfer of rights
Jan 3, 2005
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 3, 2005
Amendments received before examination
Jan 3, 2005
Amendments received before examination
Dec 30, 2004
Amendments received before examination
Dec 8, 2004
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 22, 2004
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Nov 3, 2004
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 30, 2004
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 10, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 10, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 23, 2003
Copy of the international search report
Oct 23, 2003
Published international application - A1

EP1497483

SECOND SIGHT

Application Number: EP03728482A
Filing Date: Apr 10, 2003
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jul 6, 2018
Publication Date: Dec 10, 2014
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EP1497483