Occlusion Instrument And Method For Its Production

Patent No. EP1998686 (titled "Occlusion Instrument And Method For Its Production") was filed by Occlutech on Mar 22, 2007. The application was issued on Feb 21, 2018.

An occlusion device for closing septal defects, comprising a braided mesh of thin wires or filaments that receives a suitable shape through a forming and heat treatment process. The device has a proximal retention area, a distal retention area, and a cylindrical ridge between them, with the retention areas abutting a septum through a minimally invasive procedure. The braided mesh is formed into a spherical, pear, or teardrop shape and has a closed proximal wall with a continuous surface.

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Case Number	Filing Date	Plaintiff	Proceeding Type
UPC_COA_0000006/2026	Jan 13, 2026	Lepu Medical Europe Cooperatief, Lepu Medical Technology Peking	Appeal
UPC_COA_0000907/2025	Nov 19, 2025	Occlutech	Appeal
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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AGA MEDICAL	Jun 8, 2010	POTTER CLARKSON

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Mar 5, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 23, 2018
Letter which had not been notified
Jan 25, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 19, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2018
English translation of the claims
Jan 5, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 5, 2018
French translation of claims
Oct 12, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 12, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 28, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2017
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 12, 2017
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jun 9, 2017
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Jun 9, 2017
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Mar 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2017
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Feb 9, 2017
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 6, 2017
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 21, 2016
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 20, 2016
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 20, 2016
Refund of fees
Jul 12, 2016
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jul 1, 2014
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 10, 2014
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 20, 2013
Cited document during appeal procedure
Dec 20, 2013
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Dec 20, 2013
Claims
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Claims
Dec 20, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2013
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 19, 2013
Communication of amended entries
Jul 31, 2013
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 19, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 8, 2013
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 6, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 28, 2013
Reply to appeal
Feb 13, 2013
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 6, 2013
Reply to appeal
Jan 23, 2013
Composition of the board (T)
Oct 19, 2012
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 15, 2012
F3004 Communication of the Registry
Oct 15, 2012
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2012
Cited document during appeal procedure
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Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 11, 2012
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Cited document during appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2012
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 11, 2012
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 8, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2012
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 28, 2012
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 14, 2012
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 14, 2012
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 8, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2012
Notice of appeal
Aug 1, 2012
Processing of an appeal
Jul 25, 2012
Notice of appeal
Jun 15, 2012
Advice of delivery
Jun 13, 2012
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2012
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2012
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 1, 2012
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 1, 2012
Annex to a communication
Jun 1, 2012
Annex to a communication
Jun 1, 2012
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 1, 2012
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 1, 2012
Documents for the maintenance of the patent as amended
Jun 1, 2012
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 1, 2012
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 1, 2012
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 1, 2012
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 1, 2012
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 1, 2012
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 1, 2012
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 1, 2012
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 1, 2012
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 9, 2012
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 7, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2012
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 1, 2012
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 16, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 11, 2012
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 11, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 11, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 10, 2012
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Apr 10, 2012
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Apr 10, 2012
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 10, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 10, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2012
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 10, 2012
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 10, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 10, 2012
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Apr 10, 2012
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 20, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Mar 14, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Mar 12, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 29, 2012
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2012
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2011
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2011
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2011
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2011
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2011
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 25, 2011
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 25, 2011
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 25, 2011
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2011
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2011
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2011
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2011
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 21, 2011
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2011
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2011
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Oct 12, 2011
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2011
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 6, 2011
Advice of delivery
Sep 30, 2011
Advice of delivery
Sep 26, 2011
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 26, 2011
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 26, 2011
Annex to a communication
Sep 26, 2011
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 26, 2011
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2011
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2011
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2011
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 12, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2011
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2011
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2011
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 27, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2011
Request for documents
May 19, 2011
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 5, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2011
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2011
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2011
Citation in opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2011
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 26, 2011
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 6, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 30, 2011
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 21, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 3, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Feb 24, 2011
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 18, 2011
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 21, 2010
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2010
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Dec 16, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2010
Request for extension of time limit
Dec 16, 2010
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 12, 2010
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 12, 2010
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 18, 2010
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 9, 2010
Filing of a new opposition
Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2010
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 9, 2010
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2010
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 8, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 8, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 8, 2010
Notice of opposition
Aug 13, 2009
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 30, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2009
English translation of the claims
Jul 30, 2009
French translation of claims
Jul 30, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2009
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 20, 2009
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 20, 2009
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 20, 2009
Text intended for grant
Apr 16, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 8, 2009
Refund of fees
Apr 6, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Dec 2, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 2, 2008
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 31, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Oct 16, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 15, 2008
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 8, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 24, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 4, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Oct 4, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Oct 4, 2007
Published international application - A1
Mar 22, 2007
Abstract
Mar 22, 2007
Claims
Mar 22, 2007
Description
Mar 22, 2007
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EP1998686

OCCLUTECH

Application Number: EP07723515A
Filing Date: Mar 22, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jan 19, 2018
Publication Date: Feb 21, 2018
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