Methods, Systems And Devices For Cardiac Valve Repair

Patent No. EP1855623 (titled "Methods, Systems And Devices For Cardiac Valve Repair") was filed by Evalve on Feb 7, 2006. The application was issued on Apr 17, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES	Apr 18, 2019	THUM

Dossier Documents

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Nov 17, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 17, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Nov 12, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Oct 7, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Sep 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items (CDR)
Sep 30, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 3, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 3, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 3, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Aug 3, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 3, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 3, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 3, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 8, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Apr 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Apr 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 18, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 18, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 18, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 18, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 10, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jun 10, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 31, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 31, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 24, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 17, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jan 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 17, 2020
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 21, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Apr 30, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 26, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 18, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 18, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 11, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Mar 5, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 5, 2019
French translation of claims
Mar 5, 2019
German translation of the claims
Mar 5, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 5, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 5, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 5, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 5, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 5, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 6, 2018
Claims
Sep 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 6, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 5, 2018
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 3, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jul 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 2, 2018
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 28, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 28, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Dec 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 29, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 29, 2017
Claims
Dec 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 29, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 13, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 29, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jun 29, 2017
Communication from Examining division including search results r.164(2)(b) EPC
Jun 29, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Jun 29, 2017
Search results under rule 164(2)(b) EPC
May 3, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Mar 7, 2017
Annex to the communication
Mar 7, 2017
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Mar 7, 2017
Communication from the examining division with an Invitation to pay a search fee(s)
Mar 1, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 23, 2017
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 21, 2016
Annex to the communication
Oct 21, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 17, 2016
Examination started
Jul 5, 2016
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Dec 5, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 28, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Nov 8, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 23, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 17, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 19, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 18, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Feb 14, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 12, 2008
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 24, 2008
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 12, 2008
Letter which had not been notified
Nov 30, 2007
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Nov 23, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 24, 2007
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 24, 2007
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 19, 2007
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 19, 2007
Amendments received before examination
Oct 17, 2007
Amendments received before examination
Oct 17, 2007
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 17, 2007
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Sep 18, 2007
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Aug 21, 2007
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 1, 2007
Annex
Aug 1, 2007
Matter concerning the application
Aug 1, 2007
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 30, 2007
Fax request to enter the European phase
Jul 30, 2007
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Jul 30, 2007
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Jun 22, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 6, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 6, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 17, 2006
Copy of the international search report
Aug 17, 2006
Published international application - A1
Jun 8, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change

EP1855623

EVALVE

Application Number: EP06734547A
Filing Date: Feb 7, 2006
Status: Revoked; Nov 19, 2021
Publication Date: Apr 17, 2019
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