Implantable Device For The Brain

Patent No. EP2185236 (titled "Implantable Device For The Brain") was filed by Cortigent on Jul 25, 2008. The application was issued on Oct 7, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
PIXIUM VISION SA	Jul 5, 2016	GRAF VON STOSCH

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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Sep 8, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Sep 8, 2025
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 2, 2025
Decision revoking the European Patent (patent proprietor)
Jun 2, 2025
Decision revoking the European patent (opponent)
Feb 25, 2025
Communication concerning surcharge and failure to observe time limit
Oct 21, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 21, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 21, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 11, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 11, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 11, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2024
Means of redress
Jul 11, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 21, 2024
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 11, 2023
Advice of delivery
Dec 1, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Dec 1, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Dec 1, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Sep 25, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 25, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Sep 25, 2023
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Sep 5, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Aug 24, 2023
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Aug 21, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 14, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 8, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 21, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 20, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 13, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2023
Indication of deficiencies in a request for registering a transfer of rights and invitation to correct them
Jul 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 4, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2023
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 4, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2023
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Mar 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2023
Advice of delivery
Mar 10, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 10, 2023
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 9, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 9, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 9, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Feb 28, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 12, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 21, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jan 21, 2022
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jan 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 16, 2021
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 19, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jul 1, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
Claims
Jun 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2019
Reply to appeal
Feb 15, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 12, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 12, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 26, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 20, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Nov 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2018
Notice of appeal
Oct 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 8, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 2, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 2, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 2, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 2, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 2, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Oct 2, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 2, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 2, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 2, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 24, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 17, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 15, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
May 10, 2018
Claims
May 10, 2018
Claims
May 10, 2018
Claims
May 10, 2018
Claims
May 10, 2018
Claims
May 10, 2018
Claims
May 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 9, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Dec 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2017
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 8, 2017
Annex to a communication
Jun 8, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 8, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 1, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 1, 2017
Claims
Jan 1, 2017
Claims
Jan 1, 2017
Claims
Jan 1, 2017
Claims
Jan 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 1, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 15, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 5, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 5, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Oct 7, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 10, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 25, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 25, 2015
German translation of the claims
Aug 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Apr 17, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 17, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 17, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 17, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 17, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 30, 2015
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Mar 25, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2015
Drawings
Mar 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 25, 2015
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Nov 18, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 18, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 18, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 18, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 18, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 23, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 25, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 21, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 21, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 21, 2011
Claims
Jul 21, 2011
Description
Jul 21, 2011
Description
Jul 21, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 21, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 21, 2011
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 24, 2011
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
May 18, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
May 18, 2011
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 14, 2011
Annex to the communication
Jan 14, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 21, 2010
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 8, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 8, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Mar 22, 2010
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Mar 3, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Mar 1, 2010
Matter concerning the application
Mar 1, 2010
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 17, 2010
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 9, 2009
Information on entry into European phase
May 14, 2009
Copy of the international search report
May 14, 2009
International publication of the international search report
Mar 23, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 23, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 23, 2009
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 26, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 26, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 26, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 26, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 26, 2009
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 5, 2009
Published international application - A2
Oct 15, 2008
Notification relating to priority claim
Aug 4, 2008
Abstract
Aug 4, 2008
Claims
Aug 4, 2008
Description
Aug 4, 2008
Drawings

EP2185236

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Application Number: EP08782410A
Filing Date: Jul 25, 2008
Status: Revoked; Sep 5, 2025
Publication Date: Oct 7, 2015
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