Extraocular Epiretinal Implant

Patent No. EP1915115 (titled "Extraocular Epiretinal Implant") was filed by IMI Intelligent Medical Implants on Jun 2, 2006. The application was issued on Nov 27, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
RETINA IMPLANT AG	Oct 7, 2015	WITTE

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

Oct 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 31, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Oct 25, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Oct 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 22, 2019
English translation of the claims
Oct 22, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Oct 22, 2019
French translation of claims
Oct 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 31, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 31, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 22, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 17, 2019
Refund of fees
Jul 15, 2019
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jun 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 17, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 12, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 12, 2019
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 3, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 27, 2019
Processing of an appeal
May 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2019
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 24, 2019
Notice of appeal
Mar 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 15, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 15, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 15, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 15, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 15, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 15, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 15, 2019
Means of redress
Mar 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 15, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 15, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 15, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 11, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 15, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 15, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 15, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 6, 2018
Claims
Dec 6, 2018
Claims
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 25, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Jun 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 29, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 25, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
May 25, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 5, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 22, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 29, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 29, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 20, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 20, 2016
Claims
Jun 20, 2016
Claims
Jun 20, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 19, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
May 18, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 10, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 9, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 9, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 7, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2015
General authorisation
Oct 7, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 7, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 11, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 25, 2014
English translation of the claims
Nov 25, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 25, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 25, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 29, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 29, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 29, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 29, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 9, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 9, 2014
Amended description with annotations
May 9, 2014
Claims
May 9, 2014
Description
May 9, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 31, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 29, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jan 29, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 28, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 12, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 12, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 28, 2013
General enquiry
Nov 9, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 9, 2011
Claims
Nov 9, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 5, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jul 5, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 24, 2011
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jun 17, 2011
General enquiry
Jun 10, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Nov 19, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 6, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Aug 27, 2008
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 20, 2008
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 2, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 31, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 27, 2008
EPO/applicant correspondence crossed
Mar 13, 2008
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-entry into European phase)
Feb 14, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Jan 29, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 23, 2007
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 12, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 12, 2007
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 12, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Apr 12, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Apr 12, 2007
International publication of the international search report
Feb 5, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 18, 2007
Published international application - A2
Jul 10, 2006
Submission concerning representation
Jun 2, 2006
Abstract
Jun 2, 2006
Claims
Jun 2, 2006
Description
Jun 2, 2006
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EP1915115

IMI INTELLIGENT MEDICAL IMPLANTS

Application Number: EP06754070A
Filing Date: Jun 2, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Oct 25, 2019
Publication Date: Nov 27, 2019
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