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Needle Protection Device With Gauge Specific Color Coding And Method For Manufacturing Thereof

Patent No. EP1701831 (titled "Needle Protection Device With Gauge Specific Color Coding And Method For Manufacturing Thereof") was filed by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. on Jan 6, 2005. The application was issued on May 22, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EHLERS	Dec 8, 2016	EISENFUHR SPEISER

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.

Date
Description

Apr 25, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 25, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 10, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2024
French translation of claims
Apr 10, 2024
German translation of the claims
Apr 10, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 18, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 15, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Oct 24, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 24, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 24, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 24, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 24, 2023
Means of redress
Oct 24, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 24, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 24, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 27, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 7, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 7, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 31, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2023
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 24, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
May 24, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
May 24, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
May 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 17, 2023
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2023
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 6, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 6, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 15, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 15, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jul 15, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jun 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 3, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jun 3, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
May 31, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 31, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
May 19, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 19, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 14, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 14, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 14, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 14, 2021
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 9, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 23, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 16, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 16, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 9, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Oct 9, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 26, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Apr 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 11, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 6, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 4, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 21, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 21, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 21, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 21, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 21, 2018
Means of redress
Dec 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 21, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Dec 21, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 14, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Sep 14, 2018
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 7, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Aug 24, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Aug 24, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 6, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Jul 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 6, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 18, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 18, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 14, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 30, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 23, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 23, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 23, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 23, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 14, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2017
General enquiry
Jun 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
May 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
May 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
May 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
May 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
May 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
May 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
May 12, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
May 12, 2017
Non-scannable object
May 12, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 1, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 1, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 31, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 27, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 19, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 19, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Dec 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Dec 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Dec 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Dec 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Dec 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Dec 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Dec 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Dec 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Dec 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 11, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 14, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2015
French translation of claims
Dec 3, 2015
German translation of the claims
Dec 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 29, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 29, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 29, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jan 23, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 16, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 7, 2014
Submission concerning representation
May 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 13, 2013
Claims
May 13, 2013
Description
May 13, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jan 31, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 20, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2012
Maintenance of the application
Jan 30, 2012
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jan 11, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 11, 2012
Supplementary European search report
Nov 8, 2006
Letter concerning the inventor
Oct 20, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 26, 2006
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 29, 2006
Letter which had not been notified
Aug 23, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 16, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Jul 24, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 3, 2006
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 3, 2006
Amendments received before examination
Jul 3, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 2, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 17, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 17, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 28, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Jul 28, 2005
Published international application - A1

EP1701831

SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.

Application Number: EP05704999A
Filing Date: Jan 6, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 19, 2024
Publication Date: May 22, 2024
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