Disposable Absorber Having An Adapter And A Lip Seal

Patent No. EP2052754 (titled "Disposable Absorber Having An Adapter And A Lip Seal") was filed by Drger Medical on Aug 5, 2008. The application was issued on Jun 20, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KLOCKNER	Mar 20, 2019	WINTER

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Oct 15, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Oct 15, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 15, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 2, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 2, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 2, 2024
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Sep 13, 2024
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Sep 13, 2024
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Sep 10, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 27, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 26, 2024
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 13, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2024
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 11, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 11, 2024
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Oct 27, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Oct 27, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Oct 24, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Aug 4, 2023
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Aug 4, 2023
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Aug 4, 2023
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Aug 1, 2023
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 9, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 21, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 16, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 16, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jun 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jun 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Jun 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Jun 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Jun 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Jun 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Jun 16, 2022
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Jun 16, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 16, 2022
Reply to appeal
Feb 16, 2022
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 20, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 20, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2021
Notice of appeal
Oct 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 4, 2021
Means of redress
Oct 4, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 4, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 4, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 4, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 15, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Communication of amended entries
Feb 23, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 17, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 2, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Oct 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 1, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 19, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 19, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 19, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Apr 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Apr 14, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Apr 14, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 14, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 3, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 2, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 2, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 2, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 30, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 25, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Apr 1, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 1, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 26, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
May 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2018
French translation of claims
May 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
May 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 21, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 15, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 8, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 8, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 8, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 8, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Dec 18, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 7, 2017
Claims
Dec 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 7, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 7, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 7, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 7, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 14, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 10, 2017
Annex
Jul 10, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Jul 3, 2017
Annex
Jul 3, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Jun 23, 2017
Brief communication
Feb 28, 2017
Brief communication
Feb 6, 2017
Annex
Feb 6, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Feb 6, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Feb 3, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Feb 2, 2017
Annex
Feb 2, 2017
Annex
Feb 2, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Feb 2, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Nov 29, 2016
Communication from the Legal Division
Sep 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2016
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Jul 8, 2016
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
May 23, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 23, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 23, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 23, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 23, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 23, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
May 23, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 23, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jan 5, 2016
Refund of fees
Aug 31, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 2, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 2, 2015
Claims
Apr 2, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 26, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 20, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 24, 2014
Annex to the communication
Sep 24, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 17, 2014
Examination started
Mar 10, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 13, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 10, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 7, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 5, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jul 5, 2011
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Jun 22, 2011
Observations by third parties
Jun 22, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jun 22, 2011
Patent document filed by a Third party
Jul 13, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2009
Maintenance of the application
Jun 23, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2009
Abstract
Jun 23, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 23, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 23, 2009
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 23, 2009
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 23, 2009
Amendments received before examination
Jun 23, 2009
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2009
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 1, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 19, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 19, 2009
European search opinion
Feb 19, 2009
European search report
Aug 14, 2008
Letter concerning the priority
Aug 14, 2008
Priority document
Aug 5, 2008
Abstract
Aug 5, 2008
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Aug 5, 2008
Claims
Aug 5, 2008
Description
Aug 5, 2008
Designation of inventor
Aug 5, 2008
Drawings
Aug 5, 2008
Request for grant of a European patent
Aug 5, 2008
Translation of priority document

EP2052754

DRGER MEDICAL

Application Number: EP08161871A
Filing Date: Aug 5, 2008
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 18, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 20, 2018
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