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Method And Apparatus For Bridging From A Dressing In Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Patent No. EP2379034 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Bridging From A Dressing In Negative Pressure Wound Therapy") was filed by Covidien LP on Jun 11, 2009. The application was issued on Aug 5, 2020.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KCI MANUFACTURING UNLIMITED	May 5, 2021	SIMMONS & SIMMONS

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Mar 29, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 29, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 24, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 12, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 12, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Dec 12, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 12, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 12, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 1, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 1, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2022
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 28, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 28, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 20, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 31, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 28, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 10, 2021
Document concerning representation
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 28, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Authorisation
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 26, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 26, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 10, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure
May 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
May 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
May 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
May 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
May 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
May 5, 2021
International publication (Pamphlet)
May 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
May 5, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 17, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jul 9, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 2, 2020
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Authorisation
Jun 25, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jun 25, 2020
French translation of claims
Jun 25, 2020
German translation of the claims
Jun 15, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 5, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 5, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 4, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 29, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 20, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 20, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 20, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 20, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 20, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 8, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Oct 8, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Sep 27, 2019
Authorisation
Sep 27, 2019
Description
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 27, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 27, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jun 27, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 12, 2019
Claims
Jun 12, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 17, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Apr 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 11, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 19, 2018
Annex to the communication
Dec 19, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 6, 2018
Claims
Aug 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 6, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 27, 2018
Annex to the communication
Mar 27, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2018
Claims
Mar 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Nov 6, 2017
Annex to the communication
Nov 6, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 4, 2017
Annex to the communication
Jul 4, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 21, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Jun 21, 2017
Claims
Jun 21, 2017
Description
Jun 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 6, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Feb 23, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 23, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 10, 2017
Claims
Feb 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 12, 2016
Annex to the communication
Oct 12, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Oct 6, 2016
Examination started
Sep 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 8, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Sep 8, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2016
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Mar 14, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 14, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 11, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Mar 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 1, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 23, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 23, 2016
European search opinion
Feb 23, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Feb 23, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Dec 1, 2015
Search started
Jul 29, 2015
Communication of expected date of establishment of search report
Jul 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 23, 2015
General enquiry
Jul 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 23, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Apr 15, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Feb 13, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 12, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 12, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Feb 12, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 12, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Feb 10, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 10, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 10, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Feb 9, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 26, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 2, 2013
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Jul 1, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 24, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 13, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 7, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 6, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Sep 28, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 10, 2011
Refund of fees
Aug 10, 2011
Refund of fees
Aug 9, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 29, 2011
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Jul 13, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 13, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Jul 13, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 11, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 11, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Jul 11, 2011
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 11, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 7, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Aug 19, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 29, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jul 29, 2010
Published international application - A1

EP2379034

COVIDIEN LP

Application Number: EP09839009A
Filing Date: Jun 11, 2009
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 31, 2023
Publication Date: Aug 5, 2020
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