Applicator For Inserting An Implant

Patent No. EP1841492 (titled "Applicator For Inserting An Implant") was filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme on Jan 20, 2006. The application was issued on Aug 10, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ELKINGTON AND FIFE	May 10, 2017	ELKINGTON AND FIFE

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

Feb 5, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Feb 5, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 31, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 22, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 22, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 22, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 22, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 22, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 1, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 31, 2018
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 1, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 1, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2017
Main request during Opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 19, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 19, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 10, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 10, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 14, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 28, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 28, 2016
French translation of claims
Jun 28, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jun 28, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 3, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 3, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 3, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Feb 2, 2016
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 19, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 16, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jul 18, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 5, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 13, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 7, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 7, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 9, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 5, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 28, 2011
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Sep 28, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 23, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 21, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 14, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 16, 2010
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 12, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 12, 2010
Claims
Aug 12, 2010
Description
Aug 12, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2010
Communication concerning deficiencies in subsequently filed documents
Jul 13, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 13, 2010
Claims
Jul 13, 2010
Description
Jul 13, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 26, 2010
Annex to the communication
May 26, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
May 11, 2010
Annex to the communication
May 11, 2010
Consultation by telephone/in person
May 11, 2010
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
May 4, 2010
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Mar 24, 2010
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 24, 2010
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 12, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 10, 2010
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 19, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2010
Claims
Jan 19, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 18, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 12, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 12, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 20, 2007
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Aug 20, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Aug 20, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 30, 2007
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Jul 30, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
May 31, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
May 4, 2007
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report
May 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report
May 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 4, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 4, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 4, 2007
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 2, 2007
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Apr 2, 2007
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 2, 2007
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Mar 30, 2007
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 30, 2007
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Mar 30, 2007
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Mar 16, 2007
Despatch of copy of consultation
Mar 16, 2007
Result of consultation
Jan 29, 2007
Notification of election of EPO
Dec 21, 2006
Free text
Dec 11, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 4, 2006
Invitation to correct defects in demand
Dec 4, 2006
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Dec 4, 2006
Notification of receipt of demand
Nov 30, 2006
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/404
Nov 27, 2006
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 27, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 27, 2006
PCT demand form
Nov 27, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 27, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 27, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Nov 24, 2006
Document concerning fees and payments
Nov 24, 2006
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Nov 24, 2006
PCT demand form
Nov 24, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 24, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 24, 2006
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - description
Oct 12, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Oct 12, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 17, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 27, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Jul 27, 2006
Published international application - A1
Jan 26, 2006
Abstract
Jan 26, 2006
Claims
Jan 26, 2006
Description
Jan 26, 2006
Drawings
Jan 20, 2006
Abstract
Jan 20, 2006
Claims
Jan 20, 2006
Description
Jan 20, 2006
Drawings

EP1841492

MERCK SHARP & DOHME

Application Number: EP06707776A
Filing Date: Jan 20, 2006
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 1, 2019
Publication Date: Aug 10, 2016
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