Implants Comprising Biodegradable Metals And Method For Manufacturing The Same

Patent No. EP2063816 (titled "Implants Comprising Biodegradable Metals And Method For Manufacturing The Same") was filed by U & I on Sep 21, 2007. The application was issued on Aug 12, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BIOTRONIK	May 4, 2016	KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB

Dossier Documents

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Apr 9, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 9, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 4, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 8, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jan 25, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 18, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 18, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 18, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 18, 2017
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 18, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 18, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 18, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 18, 2017
Means of redress
Dec 18, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 18, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 18, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Nov 17, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Nov 15, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 13, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 25, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 25, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 24, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 30, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 30, 2016
Claims
Dec 30, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 20, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jun 20, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 31, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 16, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 6, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 6, 2015
German translation of the claims
Jul 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 25, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 25, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 25, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 25, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 17, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 27, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 27, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Nov 27, 2014
Claims
Nov 27, 2014
Description
Nov 27, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 1, 2014
Annex to the communication
Aug 1, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person (with time limit)
Aug 1, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 10, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Nov 19, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Nov 2, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 2, 2012
Claims
Nov 2, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 5, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Aug 27, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2012
Annex to a communication
Apr 24, 2012
Annex to the communication
Apr 24, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 11, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 11, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jan 11, 2012
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Jul 5, 2011
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jun 17, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 17, 2011
European search opinion
Jun 17, 2011
Supplementary European search report
Mar 24, 2011
Enquiry as to when the search report can be expected
Jul 17, 2009
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 10, 2009
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 3, 2009
Letter which had not been notified
May 7, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 5, 2009
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Apr 17, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Apr 15, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 8, 2009
Refund of fees
Apr 6, 2009
Annex
Apr 6, 2009
Annex
Apr 6, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 6, 2009
Reply by International Bureau
Apr 2, 2009
Enquiry with the International Bureau
Mar 23, 2009
Designation of inventor
Mar 23, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Mar 23, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 6, 2009
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 29, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 24, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 24, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 27, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Mar 27, 2008
Published international application - A1

EP2063816

U & I

Application Number: EP07833020A
Filing Date: Sep 21, 2007
Status: Revoked; Apr 6, 2018
Publication Date: Aug 12, 2015
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