Biological Tissue For Surgical Implantation

Patent No. EP2077718 (titled "Biological Tissue For Surgical Implantation") was filed by Edwards Lifesciences on Oct 23, 2007. The application was issued on Mar 9, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SCHULZ JUNGHANS	Sep 2, 2015	SCHULZ JUNGHANS PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB

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.

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Feb 10, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 10, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 4, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 19, 2022
French translation of claims
Jan 19, 2022
German translation of the claims
Jan 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Dec 13, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 6, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 12, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 12, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 12, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 12, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 12, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2021
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 21, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 18, 2021
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 27, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Nov 27, 2020
Description
Nov 27, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2020
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 9, 2020
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 9, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 2, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 22, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 22, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 22, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 22, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 16, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 8, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Mar 4, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 3, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 3, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 5, 2020
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 5, 2020
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jan 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 30, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2019
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Oct 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2019
Advice of delivery
Oct 1, 2019
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 1, 2019
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Sep 26, 2019
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 14, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Sep 19, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 12, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 29, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 24, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 24, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 24, 2017
Reply to appeal
May 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
May 23, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
May 23, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
May 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 23, 2017
Reply to appeal
Jan 24, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 17, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 13, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 5, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Dec 28, 2016
Notice of appeal
Dec 28, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 22, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 20, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 20, 2016
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 20, 2016
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 20, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 20, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 20, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 20, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 7, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 7, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 5, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Oct 5, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 15, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 15, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 8, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 15, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Feb 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Feb 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Feb 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Feb 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Feb 15, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Feb 15, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2016
Main request during Opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 12, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 10, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 2, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Sep 2, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Sep 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 2, 2015
Notice of opposition
Dec 3, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 6, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Oct 9, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 8, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Oct 8, 2014
French translation of claims
Oct 8, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jul 8, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 8, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 8, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 8, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 30, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 30, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 30, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Feb 4, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Dec 13, 2013
Submission concerning representation
Jul 17, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 17, 2013
Claims
Jul 17, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 22, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 22, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 28, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jun 20, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 20, 2011
Claims
Jun 20, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 24, 2011
Annex to the communication
Feb 24, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 4, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Oct 6, 2009
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 24, 2009
Copy of the international search report
Sep 24, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Sep 8, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 3, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 3, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 3, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 17, 2009
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 24, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 22, 2009
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 22, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Apr 22, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 8, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 19, 2008
Published international application - A2

EP2077718

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES

Application Number: EP07871218A
Filing Date: Oct 23, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 4, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 9, 2022
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