Side Branch Stent Graft

Patent No. EP1791497 (titled "Side Branch Stent Graft") was filed by Cook Incorporated on Sep 21, 2005. The application was issued on Nov 21, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
LANGE	Aug 20, 2019	LIEDTKE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE

Dossier Documents

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Dec 1, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Dec 1, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 26, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 24, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 17, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 17, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 17, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 17, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 17, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 17, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 17, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 17, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 16, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 1, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 10, 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
Apr 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 30, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 20, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 20, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Aug 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Aug 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 15, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 15, 2018
German translation of the claims
Oct 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 20, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2018
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 20, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 19, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 19, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 19, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 19, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 4, 2016
Decision to allow further processing
Dec 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Dec 15, 2015
Claims
Dec 15, 2015
Description
Dec 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 2, 2015
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Oct 1, 2015
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Sep 29, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 29, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 24, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 24, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 24, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 27, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2012
Claims
Sep 27, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 29, 2012
Annex to the communication
Aug 29, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 28, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 28, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 19, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Sep 26, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 19, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 6, 2010
Claims
Sep 6, 2010
Description
Sep 6, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 31, 2010
Claims
Aug 31, 2010
Description
Aug 31, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 6, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 28, 2010
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2010
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 12, 2007
Submission concerning representation
May 10, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
May 9, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 13, 2007
Notice on debiting of fees
Apr 11, 2007
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Apr 11, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Mar 26, 2007
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 26, 2007
Description
Mar 26, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 12, 2007
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2007
Despatch of copy of consultation
Mar 12, 2007
International preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2007
International preliminary examination report
Mar 12, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 12, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 12, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 12, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 12, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 12, 2007
Result of consultation
Mar 12, 2007
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Feb 2, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 12, 2006
Grant of extension of time limit
Dec 11, 2006
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 6, 2006
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 28, 2006
Written opinion
Nov 28, 2006
Written opinion - free text sheet
Nov 28, 2006
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Jun 17, 2006
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 8, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jun 6, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Jun 6, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Jun 1, 2006
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/404
Jun 1, 2006
Submission concerning representation
May 29, 2006
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/404
May 29, 2006
Submission concerning representation
May 12, 2006
Invitation to correct defects in demand
May 12, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 12, 2006
Notification of receipt of demand
May 2, 2006
PCT demand form
May 2, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
May 2, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Apr 19, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 30, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Mar 30, 2006
Published international application - A1
Nov 14, 2005
Abstract
Nov 14, 2005
Claims
Nov 14, 2005
Description
Nov 14, 2005
Drawings
Nov 14, 2005
Submission concerning representation

EP1791497

COOK INCORPORATED

Application Number: EP05798684A
Filing Date: Sep 21, 2005
Status: Opposition Rejected; Dec 3, 2021
Publication Date: Nov 21, 2018
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