Heart Valve Prothesis

Patent No. EP2335649 (titled "Heart Valve Prothesis") was filed by Medtronic Corevalve on May 12, 2006. The application was issued on Aug 14, 2024.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BIOTRONIK	Nov 18, 2015	BIOTRONIK CORPORATE SERVICES

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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Jul 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 18, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 9, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 9, 2024
French translation of claims
Jul 9, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jul 9, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 2, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 2, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 26, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 31, 2024
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2024
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 24, 2024
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2024
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 24, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2024
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2024
Means of redress
Jan 24, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 24, 2024
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 20, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jan 27, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2023
Description
Jan 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 21, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 21, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 17, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 14, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 14, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Feb 25, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Feb 25, 2022
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Feb 9, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 19, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Jan 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 15, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jul 15, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 13, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 12, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 2, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 2, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jun 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 24, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 27, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 21, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 12, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 12, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 23, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jul 3, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 20, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
May 19, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
May 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 13, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 24, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 27, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 14, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 14, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 19, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Dec 11, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2017
Reply to appeal
Jul 31, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jul 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2017
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 25, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 25, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 28, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 19, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 13, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 13, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jun 7, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Jun 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2017
Notice of appeal
Apr 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 3, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 3, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 3, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 3, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 3, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jan 18, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 21, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 21, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 28, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 12, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 6, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 6, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 28, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
May 6, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 29, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 29, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 5, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 5, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 1, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 26, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 18, 2015
Notice of opposition
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 18, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 18, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 22, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 19, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 19, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 19, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 19, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Dec 3, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 1, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 1, 2014
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Sep 26, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Aug 11, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 11, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 11, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 11, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jul 4, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2014
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jun 27, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 24, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 24, 2014
Consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 24, 2014
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jun 2, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 2, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 2, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 2, 2014
Claims
Jun 2, 2014
Claims
Jun 2, 2014
Claims
Jun 2, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2014
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2014
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2014
Advice of delivery
Feb 21, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 21, 2014
Annex to the communication
Feb 21, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 25, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jan 25, 2013
Claims
Jan 25, 2013
Description
Jan 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 10, 2012
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Nov 29, 2012
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Aug 1, 2012
Annex to the communication
Aug 1, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
May 9, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 9, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 9, 2012
Amendments received before examination
May 9, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 9, 2012
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Nov 14, 2011
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Oct 7, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Oct 7, 2011
European search opinion
Oct 7, 2011
European search report
Sep 8, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Aug 22, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Aug 15, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Jul 4, 2011
Document related to search matters
Jun 21, 2011
Designation of inventor
Jun 21, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Jun 14, 2011
Designation of inventor
Jun 14, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
May 25, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 4, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 4, 2011
Partial European search report
Apr 28, 2011
Modified abstract
Apr 11, 2011
Deficiency in designation of inventor
Apr 7, 2011
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Mar 1, 2011
Abstract
Mar 1, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 1, 2011
Claims
Mar 1, 2011
Description
Mar 1, 2011
Document related to search matters
Mar 1, 2011
Drawings
Mar 1, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 12, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2335649

MEDTRONIC COREVALVE

Application Number: EP11156387A
Filing Date: May 12, 2006
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jul 12, 2024
Publication Date: Aug 14, 2024
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