Method And Apparatus For Fine Adjustment Of A Percutaneous Valve Structure

Patent No. EP2379010 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Fine Adjustment Of A Percutaneous Valve Structure") was filed by Valve Medical on Jan 13, 2010. The application was issued on Apr 4, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC	Oct 9, 2015	PETERREINS SCHLEY

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Mar 8, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 8, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Mar 5, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 2, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 2, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 2, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 29, 2017
Claims
Dec 29, 2017
Claims
Dec 29, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 10, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 10, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 10, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 3, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 20, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 20, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 20, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 20, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 20, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 20, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 23, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 20, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 20, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 6, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 6, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 31, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jan 25, 2017
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 18, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 7, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 7, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 7, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 7, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 22, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Jun 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 8, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 25, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 2, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 2, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 14, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 9, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 25, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 26, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 12, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 12, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 12, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 12, 2015
French translation of claims
Feb 12, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 12, 2015
German translation of the claims
Feb 12, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Feb 4, 2015
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Feb 2, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 2, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jan 30, 2015
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Oct 2, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 2, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 2, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 2, 2014
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 2, 2014
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 29, 2014
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Jul 22, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Feb 5, 2014
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Feb 5, 2014
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jan 31, 2014
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Aug 13, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jul 24, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 24, 2013
Amended description with annotations
Jul 24, 2013
Claims
Jul 24, 2013
Description
Jul 24, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 25, 2013
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jun 13, 2013
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2013
Annex to the communication
Feb 5, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 4, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jan 30, 2013
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Sep 24, 2012
Response to enquiry for communication from the Examining Division
Sep 19, 2012
General enquiry
Feb 2, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 2, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 2, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 2, 2012
Amended description with annotations
Feb 2, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Sep 29, 2011
Request for re-establishment of rights allowed
Sep 28, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 13, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 13, 2011
Request for re-establishment of rights
Sep 2, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 2, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 2, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 2, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 2, 2011
Non-patent literature cited during the examination procedure
Sep 2, 2011
Request for re-establishment of rights
Aug 25, 2011
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Aug 18, 2011
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Jul 27, 2011
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 27, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 21, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 19, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2011
Matter concerning the application
Jul 19, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
May 20, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 4, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 15, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jul 15, 2010
Published international application - A1
Mar 30, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 30, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 30, 2010
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Feb 3, 2010
Abstract
Feb 3, 2010
Claims
Feb 3, 2010
Description
Feb 3, 2010
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EP2379010

VALVE MEDICAL

Application Number: EP10702540A
Filing Date: Jan 13, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 2, 2018
Publication Date: Apr 4, 2018
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