Medical Apparatus System Having Optical Fiber Load Sensing Capability

Patent No. EP1909650 (titled "Medical Apparatus System Having Optical Fiber Load Sensing Capability") was filed by Endosense on Aug 1, 2006. The application was issued on Feb 28, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AECHTER	Jul 8, 2015	TER MEER UND PARTNER

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 1, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 1, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 20, 2023
French translation of claims
Dec 20, 2023
German translation of the claims
Nov 13, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 13, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 8, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 27, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 27, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 27, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 27, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 17, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 17, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Dec 1, 2022
Description
Dec 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Aug 5, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 10, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jun 3, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jun 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 3, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 12, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 12, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 12, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Mar 11, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 11, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 2, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 23, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 23, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 9, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Feb 9, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Feb 9, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 28, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 27, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 27, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 21, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 6, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 30, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 21, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 8, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Oct 12, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Oct 9, 2018
Cited document during appeal procedure
Oct 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 15, 2018
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 30, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2018
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 10, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 5, 2018
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 13, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Apr 13, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 13, 2018
Reply to appeal
Apr 13, 2018
Reply to appeal
Dec 5, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 5, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Dec 5, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 30, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 29, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2017
Cited document during appeal procedure
Nov 28, 2017
Claims
Nov 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 5, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 5, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 29, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 28, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 19, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 19, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 19, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 19, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 19, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 19, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 4, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 30, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 30, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 30, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 8, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 8, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2016
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 13, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jun 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 7, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 9, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 5, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 5, 2016
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 5, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 2, 2016
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Jan 8, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 22, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 22, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Sep 15, 2015
Request for a change of address - opponent
Aug 20, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2015
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Aug 20, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2015
Authorisation
Aug 17, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 17, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 14, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 14, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 29, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Jul 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 20, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 15, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the opponent (Association)
Jul 15, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 13, 2015
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 8, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2015
Translation of the evidence during Opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 5, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 18, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 22, 2014
Correction to published European patent application/patent specification
Oct 14, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 14, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 7, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2014
Authorisation
Oct 7, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2014
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Oct 6, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 6, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 6, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 6, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 11, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 1, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 17, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 17, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 17, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 17, 2014
French translation of claims
Jun 17, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jun 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Feb 24, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 24, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 24, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 24, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 18, 2012
Annex to the communication
Oct 18, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 3, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 3, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 3, 2012
Claims
Oct 3, 2012
Description
Oct 3, 2012
Description
Oct 3, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 3, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 17, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 17, 2012
Claims
Feb 17, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 17, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 12, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Dec 6, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 9, 2011
Annex to the communication
Aug 9, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 7, 2011
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Feb 15, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 15, 2011
Claims
Feb 15, 2011
Description
Feb 15, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 25, 2010
Annex to the communication
Nov 25, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2009
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 19, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 19, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 29, 2008
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Feb 22, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 23, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 23, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 23, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 12, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 12, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Apr 12, 2007
International publication of the international search report
Feb 26, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 26, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 26, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 8, 2007
Published international application - A2
Nov 10, 2006
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 8, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Nov 8, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Oct 25, 2006
Abstract
Oct 25, 2006
Claims
Oct 25, 2006
Description
Oct 25, 2006
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EP1909650

ENDOSENSE

Application Number: EP06795186A
Filing Date: Aug 1, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 26, 2024
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2024
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Medical Apparatus System Having Optical Fiber Load Sensing Capability

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