Device For Occluding A Hole In A Body Wall

Patent No. EP2316381 (titled "Device For Occluding A Hole In A Body Wall") was filed by Symetis on Dec 22, 2006. The application was issued on May 23, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STJUDE MED	Feb 23, 2015	LKGLOBAL LORENZ & KOPF

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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Oct 18, 2019
Refund of fees
Apr 26, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 26, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 25, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 11, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2018
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Mar 29, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 29, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Jan 3, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 3, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Dec 4, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 9, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 9, 2017
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 9, 2017
Refund of fees
Aug 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 26, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 24, 2017
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 19, 2017
Composition of the board (T)
Jul 12, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 12, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 10, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2017
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 7, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 7, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 7, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jun 12, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 9, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jun 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 7, 2017
Notice of appeal
Jun 7, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 7, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 1, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2017
Notice of appeal
May 26, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 31, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 28, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 28, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 28, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 28, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 28, 2017
Means of redress
Mar 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 28, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Mar 28, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 8, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jan 19, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2016
Claims
Dec 19, 2016
Claims
Dec 19, 2016
Claims
Dec 19, 2016
Claims
Dec 19, 2016
Claims
Dec 19, 2016
Claims
Dec 19, 2016
Claims
Dec 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 7, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jun 30, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 30, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 30, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 30, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Feb 29, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 29, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Feb 17, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Feb 17, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Feb 12, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Feb 11, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Feb 11, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Feb 1, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 27, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 8, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 8, 2015
Non-scannable object
Oct 8, 2015
Non-scannable object
Oct 8, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 5, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Oct 5, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Oct 5, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 14, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Aug 5, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 29, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 29, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 30, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 23, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 23, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 23, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 28, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 5, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 5, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jul 31, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
May 23, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 25, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 9, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 9, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 9, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 9, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 3, 2014
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 3, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 3, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 3, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 3, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 3, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 17, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 17, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 17, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 17, 2013
Text intended for grant
Dec 2, 2013
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jun 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2013
French translation of claims
Jun 25, 2013
German translation of the claims
Jun 25, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 20, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 20, 2013
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jun 20, 2013
French translation of claims
Jun 20, 2013
German translation of the claims
Jun 20, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 20, 2013
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 1, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 1, 2013
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Mar 1, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 1, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 1, 2013
Text intended for grant
Feb 21, 2013
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jan 3, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 11, 2012
Authorisation
Dec 11, 2012
Claims
Dec 11, 2012
Description
Dec 11, 2012
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Aug 29, 2012
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 29, 2012
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 29, 2012
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 29, 2012
Text intended for grant
Apr 18, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Apr 4, 2012
Refund order of filing/examination fee
Mar 20, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Mar 14, 2012
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 14, 2012
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Mar 2, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 2, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 1, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 29, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 29, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 29, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Feb 29, 2012
Specification filed by fax and/or in non-official language
Feb 28, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 28, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 28, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 28, 2012
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 27, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 22, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 21, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 21, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 21, 2011
Refund of fees
Sep 5, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Aug 3, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 3, 2011
European search opinion
Aug 3, 2011
European search report
Jun 6, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 4, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 31, 2011
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 31, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 31, 2011
Letter concerning fees and payments
Apr 27, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 6, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
Apr 4, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 4, 2011
Partial European search report
Feb 22, 2011
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Feb 3, 2011
Abstract
Feb 3, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Feb 3, 2011
Claims
Feb 3, 2011
Description
Feb 3, 2011
Designation of inventor
Feb 3, 2011
Drawings
Feb 3, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
Jul 16, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 16, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2316381

SYMETIS

Application Number: EP11153142A
Filing Date: Dec 22, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 20, 2018
Publication Date: May 23, 2018
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