Spring Clip As Needle Tip Protection For A Safety Iv Catheter

Patent No. EP2338554 (titled "Spring Clip As Needle Tip Protection For A Safety Iv Catheter") was filed by B Braun Melsungen on Aug 18, 1998. The application was issued on Feb 15, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
POLY MEDICURE	Sep 29, 2017	THUM

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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Aug 22, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 22, 2019
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Aug 19, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 16, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 8, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
May 8, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 8, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 8, 2019
Means of redress
May 8, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 8, 2019
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
May 8, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 22, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 20, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 7, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 7, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 28, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 27, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
Apr 18, 2018
Claims
Apr 18, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 18, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 18, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 12, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 10, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 3, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 22, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 19, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 19, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 18, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 10, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 15, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 19, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 27, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 27, 2016
French translation of claims
Dec 27, 2016
German translation of the claims
Dec 27, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 17, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 17, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 17, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 17, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 17, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Aug 1, 2016
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Jul 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Jul 22, 2016
Description
Jul 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2016
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Mar 24, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 24, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 24, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 24, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 10, 2015
Claims
Sep 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 10, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 20, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jul 15, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 16, 2015
Annex to the communication
Mar 16, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 17, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 17, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Jan 10, 2014
Submission concerning representation
Sep 21, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 10, 2012
Annex to the communication
Aug 10, 2012
Consultation by telephone/in person
Aug 10, 2012
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jul 19, 2012
Annex to the communication
Jul 19, 2012
Invitation to indicate the basis for amendments
Jul 17, 2012
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jul 17, 2012
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 31, 2012
Authorisation
May 31, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 29, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 29, 2012
Authorisation
May 29, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 28, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 28, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 28, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 28, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Dec 28, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2011
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jun 16, 2011
Refund of fees
Jun 1, 2011
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 31, 2011
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 31, 2011
European search opinion
May 31, 2011
European search report
Apr 29, 2011
Notice on debiting of fees
Apr 11, 2011
Claims
Apr 11, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Feb 8, 2011
Letter concerning the inventor
Jan 19, 2011
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jan 13, 2011
Letter which had not been notified
Oct 25, 2010
Confirmation of receipt of (electronically) transmitted priority document
Oct 1, 2010
Abstract
Oct 1, 2010
Description
Oct 1, 2010
Designation of inventor
Oct 1, 2010
Drawings
Oct 1, 2010
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Mar 25, 1999
Priority document
Mar 25, 1999
Priority document

EP2338554

B BRAUN MELSUNGEN

Application Number: EP10012850A
Filing Date: Aug 18, 1998
Status: Revoked; Aug 23, 2019
Publication Date: Feb 15, 2017
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