Synthetic Composite Structures

Patent No. EP2379322 (titled "Synthetic Composite Structures") was filed by Boston Scientific on Dec 30, 2009. The application was issued on Sep 17, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES	Mar 20, 2019	SOMERVILLE

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 21, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 21, 2025
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jul 30, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2025
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jul 30, 2025
French translation of claims
Jul 30, 2025
German translation of the claims
Jul 30, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 15, 2025
Communication of bibliographic data
May 15, 2025
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 15, 2025
Communication with request to file translations
May 12, 2025
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 12, 2025
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 10, 2025
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2025
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 10, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2025
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2025
Means of redress
Feb 10, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 10, 2025
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2025
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 20, 2025
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2025
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2024
Amended description with annotations
Dec 20, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2024
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Dec 20, 2024
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 22, 2024
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 12, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 28, 2024
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2024
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 28, 2024
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 28, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 28, 2024
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 7, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Mar 7, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 7, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 1, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 1, 2024
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 1, 2024
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Jan 26, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 18, 2024
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 19, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 11, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Feb 8, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jan 16, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jan 12, 2023
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Jan 12, 2023
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Jan 9, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Nov 30, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Nov 2, 2022
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Nov 2, 2022
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Oct 27, 2022
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Feb 15, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 9, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 9, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 9, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 9, 2022
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Feb 9, 2022
Reply to appeal
Sep 29, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Sep 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 23, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 23, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 23, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 23, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 23, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 08
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 09
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 10
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 11
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 12
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 13
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 14
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 15
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 16
Sep 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 17
Sep 23, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 23, 2021
Cited document during appeal procedure
Sep 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 23, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jul 13, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 13, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2021
Notice of appeal
May 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
May 18, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
May 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
May 18, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 18, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
May 18, 2021
Means of redress
May 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
May 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
May 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
May 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 18, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 25, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 25, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 14
Jan 8, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 15
Jan 8, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 28, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 21, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 21, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 6, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 30, 2020
Document concerning representation
Mar 10, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jan 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 10, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 7, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Oct 30, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Oct 30, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Oct 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Aug 2, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Aug 2, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Aug 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Apr 3, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 3, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 2, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 27, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 25, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 20, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 20, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Mar 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Mar 20, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 2, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 25, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
May 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 8, 2018
French translation of claims
May 8, 2018
German translation of the claims
May 8, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 9, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 9, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 9, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 12, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Sep 12, 2016
Description
Sep 12, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 20, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jul 20, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 12, 2016
Examination started
May 25, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Aug 19, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 12, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 23, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Oct 9, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Jun 5, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 28, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 28, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 19, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 19, 2011
Amendments received before examination
Sep 28, 2011
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 3, 2011
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 22, 2011
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 22, 2011
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 22, 2011
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 22, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 21, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 28, 2011
Notification of the recording of a change
May 13, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 27, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 8, 2010
Copy of the international search report
Jul 8, 2010
Published international application - A1
Apr 20, 2010
Notification of withdrawal of priority claim
Apr 16, 2010
Urgent incoming letter
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
Jan 14, 2010
Abstract
Jan 14, 2010
Claims
Jan 14, 2010
Description
Jan 14, 2010
Drawings
Jan 14, 2010
Submission concerning representation

EP2379322

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

Application Number: EP09799771A
Filing Date: Dec 30, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 15, 2025
Publication Date: Sep 17, 2025
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