Breathing Assistance Apparatus

Patent No. EP2116271 (titled "Breathing Assistance Apparatus") was filed by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare on Oct 29, 2003. The application was issued on Mar 10, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
RESMED LIMITED	Jan 9, 2017	VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Jul 4, 2023
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Feb 11, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 5, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 27, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 27, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 27, 2021
German translation of the claims
Jan 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 11, 2020
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 6, 2020
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 28, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 28, 2020
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 28, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 28, 2020
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 28, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 28, 2020
Means of redress
Jul 28, 2020
Refund of fees
May 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2020
Description
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Description
May 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
May 11, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 27, 2020
Termination of the enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Dec 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 18, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jun 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 24, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 10, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2019
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
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Advice of delivery
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
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Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 14, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 14, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 27, 2019
Settlement of expenses for witnesses and experts
Feb 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 10, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 10, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 10, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
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Jan 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 18, 2018
Annex
Oct 18, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2018
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Sep 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 17, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 17, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Sep 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 31, 2018
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Aug 24, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
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Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Advice of delivery
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Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 7, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 7, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
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Summons (notice)
Aug 7, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 6, 2018
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Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 25, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jun 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 22, 2018
Request for acceleration of opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2018
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Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Feb 28, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 28, 2018
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Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 9, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 16, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 15, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 15, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 10, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 19, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 9, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Notice of opposition
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Payment of fees and costs
Apr 6, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 10, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 9, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 9, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 9, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 9, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 16, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 16, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 16, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 13, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 13, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jun 13, 2013
Claims
Jun 13, 2013
Description
Jun 13, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 14, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 14, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Mar 6, 2012
Refund of fees
Feb 27, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 20, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 6, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 6, 2010
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 6, 2010
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 6, 2010
Amended description with annotations
Jul 6, 2010
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Jul 6, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2010
Refund of fees
Apr 8, 2010
Refund of fees
Jan 11, 2010
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Dec 7, 2009
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Dec 7, 2009
European search opinion
Dec 7, 2009
European search report
Oct 14, 2009
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 17, 2009
Modified abstract
Sep 1, 2009
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Sep 1, 2009
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Sep 1, 2009
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Sep 1, 2009
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Sep 1, 2009
Designation of inventor
Sep 1, 2009
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Sep 1, 2009
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Sep 1, 2009
Request for grant of a European patent
Jun 21, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 21, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2116271

FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE

Application Number: EP09169170A
Filing Date: Oct 29, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 5, 2021
Publication Date: Mar 10, 2021
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