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Implant Made Of Magnesium And Magnesium Alloy For An Implant, And Method For The Production Thereof

Patent No. EP2318057 (titled "Implant Made Of Magnesium And Magnesium Alloy For An Implant, And Method For The Production Thereof") was filed by AAP Biomaterials on Aug 11, 2009. The application was issued on Mar 4, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
FULL ASSET	Nov 3, 2015	MEYER DULHEUER MD LEGAL PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jun 8, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
May 20, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Apr 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 16, 2020
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Apr 16, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 16, 2020
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 22, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Mar 15, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 9, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 30, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Aug 23, 2018
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 22, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Claims
Jan 12, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 10, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Dec 12, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Nov 10, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 6, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Sep 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 19, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 14, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 14, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 14, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 14, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 14, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 5, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 5, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 28, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 28, 2017
Description
Jun 28, 2017
Description
Jun 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 28, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 28, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 1, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 17, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 15, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 3, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
May 2, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 2, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 4, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 2, 2016
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Nov 30, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 27, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 26, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 26, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 26, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2016
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jul 11, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 11, 2016
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
May 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 12, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 12, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 12, 2016
Claims
May 12, 2016
Claims
May 12, 2016
Claims
May 12, 2016
Claims
May 12, 2016
Claims
May 12, 2016
Claims
May 12, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 9, 2016
Communication of observations of the patent proprietor to opponent(s) with time limit
May 6, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 6, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 6, 2016
Claims
May 6, 2016
Claims
May 6, 2016
Claims
May 6, 2016
Claims
May 6, 2016
Claims
May 6, 2016
Claims
May 6, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 6, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 6, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 19, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 19, 2015
Request for the date of publication in citations
Nov 18, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 4, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 5, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 28, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jan 23, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jan 23, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 23, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 22, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jan 22, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 22, 2015
French translation of claims
Jan 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 29, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 29, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 29, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Oct 10, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 10, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 10, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 10, 2014
Text intended for grant
Aug 19, 2014
Examination started
Feb 15, 2014
General enquiry
Aug 29, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 20, 2011
Abstract
Apr 20, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 20, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Apr 18, 2011
Abstract
Apr 18, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 18, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Apr 13, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 18, 2011
Communication regarding comments on Written Opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 3, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 24, 2011
Notice on debiting of fees
Feb 12, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 12, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 12, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 10, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 10, 2011
Fax request to enter the European phase
Feb 10, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 22, 2010
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 17, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 17, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 17, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 17, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 17, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 17, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 22, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Apr 22, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Apr 22, 2010
International publication of the international search report
Mar 10, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 18, 2010
Published international application - A2
Feb 18, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 18, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 18, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 11, 2009
Request for correction of obvious error
Sep 9, 2009
Request for correction of obvious error
Aug 13, 2009
Abstract
Aug 13, 2009
Claims
Aug 13, 2009
Description
Aug 13, 2009
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EP2318057

AAP BIOMATERIALS

Application Number: EP09777806A
Filing Date: Aug 11, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Jun 8, 2020
Publication Date: Mar 4, 2015
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