Pulsed Fiber Laser Cutting System For Medical Implants

Patent No. EP1594650 (titled "Pulsed Fiber Laser Cutting System For Medical Implants") was filed by Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. on Dec 23, 2003. The application was issued on Aug 5, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHULZ	May 5, 2016	SCHULZ

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Feb 17, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 17, 2017
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Feb 14, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Nov 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 19, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Oct 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2016
Request for revocation of patent
Jun 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 13, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 5, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 23, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 23, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 25, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 25, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 25, 2015
Text intended for grant
Nov 15, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 5, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 3, 2010
Letter concerning the inventor
Mar 12, 2010
Claims
Mar 12, 2010
Description
Mar 12, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 9, 2010
Claims
Mar 9, 2010
Description
Mar 9, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 7, 2009
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 26, 2009
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 1, 2009
Annex to the communication
Sep 1, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 11, 2008
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 11, 2008
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 18, 2008
Annexes filed during the procedure of transfer of rights
Mar 18, 2008
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Mar 18, 2008
Request for change of name
Jan 5, 2007
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 5, 2006
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 14, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 30, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 26, 2006
Claims
Oct 26, 2006
Description
Oct 26, 2006
Description
Oct 26, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2006
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 21, 2006
Annex to the communication
Jun 21, 2006
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2005
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 28, 2005
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 12, 2005
Matter concerning the application
Aug 12, 2005
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 8, 2005
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 20, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 2, 2004
Copy of the international search report
Sep 2, 2004
Published international application - A1
Mar 8, 2004
Abstract
Mar 8, 2004
Claims
Mar 8, 2004
Description
Mar 8, 2004
Drawings
Mar 8, 2004
Submission concerning representation

EP1594650

ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.

Application Number: EP03800182A
Filing Date: Dec 23, 2003
Status: Revoked
Publication Date: Aug 5, 2015
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