Percutaneous Heart Valve Prosthesis

Patent No. EP1734903 (titled "Percutaneous Heart Valve Prosthesis") was filed by Percutaneous Cardiovascular Solutions on Mar 11, 2005. The application was issued on Jan 19, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LIEDTKE	Jul 20, 2016	ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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

Dec 23, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 23, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 20, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 12, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2021
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Dec 1, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 1, 2021
French translation of claims
Dec 1, 2021
German translation of the claims
Oct 8, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 8, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 8, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 5, 2021
Refund of fees
Oct 1, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Oct 1, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 29, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 24, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 23, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 23, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 16, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 2, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 18, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 25, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2019
Reply to appeal
Nov 9, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 29, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Aug 16, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2018
Notice of appeal
Aug 9, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 18, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 18, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 18, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 18, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 18, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 18, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 18, 2018
Means of redress
Jun 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 18, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 18, 2018
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jun 18, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 14, 2018
Refund of fees
Mar 13, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 15, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jan 12, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 12, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2018
Authorisation
Jan 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 1, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 1, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 12, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 12, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Authorisation
Dec 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 23, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 26, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 24, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 14, 2015
French translation of claims
May 14, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 14, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 7, 2015
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 19, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 19, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 19, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 19, 2015
Text intended for grant
Dec 10, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 10, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 10, 2014
Claims
Dec 10, 2014
Description
Dec 10, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 10, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 30, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 30, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jul 24, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 14, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 8, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 8, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 6, 2013
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 23, 2013
Annex to the communication
Jan 23, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
May 4, 2012
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 10, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jul 14, 2011
Claims
Jul 14, 2011
Description
Jul 14, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 31, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 26, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 4, 2011
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 17, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jan 17, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
May 28, 2009
Claims
May 28, 2009
Claims
May 28, 2009
Description
May 28, 2009
Description
May 28, 2009
Drawings
May 28, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2009
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 7, 2009
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 20, 2009
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 20, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 4, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 2, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 19, 2009
Annex to the communication
Jan 19, 2009
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 25, 2008
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Sep 19, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 27, 2008
Maintenance of the application
Aug 22, 2008
Maintenance of the application
Jul 4, 2008
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 17, 2008
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 17, 2008
Supplementary European search report
May 20, 2008
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Oct 31, 2007
Refund of fees
Oct 4, 2007
Refund of fees
Sep 12, 2007
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 4, 2007
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Nov 29, 2006
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Nov 23, 2006
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 21, 2006
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 13, 2006
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 13, 2006
Annex
Oct 13, 2006
Matter concerning the application
Oct 13, 2006
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 11, 2006
Fax request to enter the European phase
Sep 20, 2006
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 20, 2006
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 21, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 26, 2006
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 11, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Nov 24, 2005
Corrected international publication (Pamphlet)
Oct 10, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 22, 2005
Copy of the international search report
Sep 22, 2005
Published international application - A1

EP1734903

PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR SOLUTIONS

Application Number: EP05706364A
Filing Date: Mar 11, 2005
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 17, 2021
Publication Date: Jan 19, 2022
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