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Device For Enhanced Removal Of Heat From Subcutaneous Lipid-Rich Cells Having An Actuator

Patent No. EP2162083 (titled "Device For Enhanced Removal Of Heat From Subcutaneous Lipid-Rich Cells Having An Actuator") was filed by Zeltiq Aesthetics on May 24, 2007. The application was issued on Jun 5, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PONTI & PARTNERS	Sep 22, 2016	-
HIGH TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS	Aug 31, 2016	MANRESA VAL

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May 9, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 9, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 9, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 3, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 25, 2019
French translation of claims
Apr 25, 2019
German translation of the claims
Apr 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 15, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 15, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Jan 28, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 28, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 28, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 28, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 22, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Dec 19, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Dec 19, 2018
Refund of fees
Dec 12, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 11, 2018
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Dec 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 10, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 10, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Oct 15, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 10, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Oct 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 9, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 9, 2018
Notice of appeal
Sep 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 10, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 10, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 10, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 10, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 10, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 10, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Aug 10, 2018
Means of redress
Aug 10, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 10, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 17, 2018
Authorisation
Jul 17, 2018
Authorisation
Jul 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jun 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 18, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 18, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Claims
May 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 2, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Apr 6, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 15, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 16, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 16, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 16, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 19, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 19, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 6, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 1, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 13, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 13, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Feb 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 10, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 25, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2017
Authorisation
Jan 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 9, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 9, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 22, 2016
Notice of opposition
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 22, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 31, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 31, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 31, 2016
Notice of opposition
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 3, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 5, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 5, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 5, 2015
German translation of the claims
Nov 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 19, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 19, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 19, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 19, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 10, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Aug 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2015
Claims
Aug 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 26, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 26, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 26, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 26, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 26, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 18, 2015
Advice of delivery
Jun 17, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jun 10, 2015
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2015
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jun 3, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2015
Claims
Jun 3, 2015
Description
Jun 3, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 3, 2015
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2015
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2015
Advice of delivery
Feb 5, 2015
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 5, 2015
Annex to the communication
Feb 5, 2015
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2015
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2014
Claims
Sep 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 18, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 14, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 13, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 13, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 11, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 19, 2013
Annex to the communication
Mar 19, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 26, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2012
Claims
Sep 26, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 7, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 30, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Mar 19, 2012
Annex to the communication
Mar 19, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 27, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 20, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 24, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 24, 2011
Claims
Jun 24, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 28, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 21, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 14, 2010
Annex to the communication
Dec 14, 2010
Communication from the Examining Division
May 13, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2010
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 17, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 12, 2010
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 12, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Feb 12, 2010
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 22, 2010
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jan 18, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Dec 16, 2009
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2009
Matter concerning the application
Dec 16, 2009
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 10, 2009
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 1, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 16, 2008
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 27, 2008
Copy of the international search report
Nov 27, 2008
Published international application - A1
Aug 10, 2007
Abstract
Aug 10, 2007
Claims
Aug 10, 2007
Description
Aug 10, 2007
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EP2162083

ZELTIQ AESTHETICS

Application Number: EP07784124A
Filing Date: May 24, 2007
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 3, 2019
Publication Date: Jun 5, 2019
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