Method And Apparatus For Coating A Stent

Patent No. EP2045019 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Coating A Stent") was filed by Labcoat on Nov 2, 2005. The application was issued on Jul 22, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BALS & VOGEL PATENTANWALTE	Mar 30, 2016	BALS & VOGEL

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

Mar 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Feb 27, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 17, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 17, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 17, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 17, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 17, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 17, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 17, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 13, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Annex to the communication
Sep 22, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Aug 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jul 26, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Feb 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 19, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 25, 2016
Submission concerning representation
May 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 24, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 30, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 22, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 7, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 25, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 12, 2015
French translation of claims
Jun 12, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jun 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 20, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 20, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 20, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 20, 2015
Text intended for grant
Nov 3, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Oct 28, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Sep 11, 2014
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Sep 11, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 3, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 7, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 9, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 9, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Aug 9, 2012
Claims
Aug 9, 2012
Description
Aug 9, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 13, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 13, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 29, 2012
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Dec 3, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 3, 2010
Claims
Dec 3, 2010
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 11, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 9, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 9, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 18, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 7, 2010
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 7, 2010
Refund of fees
Dec 16, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 16, 2009
European search opinion
Dec 16, 2009
European search report
Sep 21, 2009
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 14, 2009
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 11, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Mar 5, 2009
Modified abstract
Feb 4, 2009
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Jan 20, 2009
Abstract
Jan 20, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jan 20, 2009
Claims
Jan 20, 2009
Description
Jan 20, 2009
Designation of inventor
Jan 20, 2009
Designation of inventor
Jan 20, 2009
Document related to search matters
Jan 20, 2009
Drawings
Jan 20, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Jan 20, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Jan 20, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Sep 20, 2007
Priority document

EP2045019

LABCOAT

Application Number: EP09150970A
Filing Date: Nov 2, 2005
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 2, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 22, 2015
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