Applicator For Inserting An Implant

Patent No. EP1841493 (titled "Applicator For Inserting An Implant") was filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme on Jan 20, 2006. The application was issued on May 29, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HOLME PATENT	Apr 11, 2019	HOLME PATENT

Dossier Documents

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May 3, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 3, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 18, 2024
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jan 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 3, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 3, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 20, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Sep 22, 2023
Refund of fees
Sep 12, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Sep 12, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 12, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 26, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 26, 2023
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jun 21, 2023
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jun 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2023
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
May 11, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 11, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
May 3, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 20, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Apr 20, 2023
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Apr 20, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 20, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Apr 17, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Mar 30, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 7, 2023
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 27, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 27, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 9, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jul 1, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jul 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 1, 2021
Reply to appeal
Feb 25, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Feb 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 22, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 12, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 12, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 21, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2020
Notice of appeal
Dec 15, 2020
Document concerning representation
Oct 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 22, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 22, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 22, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 22, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 22, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 22, 2020
Means of redress
Oct 22, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 22, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 22, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 22, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 28, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 28, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Sep 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Sep 5, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 25, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 18, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 11, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 11, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 11, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 11, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 11, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2019
Priority document
Jul 23, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 14, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 1, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 1, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 1, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jun 1, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 31, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 31, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 31, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 31, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Claims
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 19, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 8, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 8, 2017
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Mar 8, 2017
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2016
Claims
Dec 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Sep 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
May 23, 2016
Annex to the communication
May 23, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
May 6, 2016
Examination started
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 19, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 16, 2015
Observations by third parties
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 16, 2015
Patent document filed by a Third party
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
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
Dec 8, 2009
Letter concerning fees and payments
Dec 18, 2008
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 31, 2007
Refund of fees
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 18, 2007
Annex to International preliminary examination report
May 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report
May 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report
May 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
May 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 18, 2007
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
May 18, 2007
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
May 18, 2007
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Apr 2, 2007
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 30, 2007
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Mar 15, 2007
Despatch of copy of consultation
Mar 15, 2007
Result of consultation
Jan 29, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 29, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 29, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 3, 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 - 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 - description
Sep 19, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 19, 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
Feb 17, 2006
Abstract
Feb 17, 2006
Claims
Feb 17, 2006
Description
Feb 17, 2006
Drawings
Jan 20, 2006
Abstract
Jan 20, 2006
Claims
Jan 20, 2006
Description
Jan 20, 2006
Drawings

EP1841493

MERCK SHARP & DOHME

Application Number: EP06707783A
Filing Date: Jan 20, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 27, 2024
Publication Date: May 29, 2024
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