Shellac And Paclitaxel Coated Catheter Balloons

Patent No. EP2421572 (titled "Shellac And Paclitaxel Coated Catheter Balloons") was filed by Biosensors Europe on Apr 26, 2010. The application was issued on Sep 15, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MAINITZ	May 31, 2017	ETL PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT

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Aug 19, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 13, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2021
French translation of claims
Aug 6, 2021
German translation of the claims
Aug 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
May 3, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 3, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Apr 27, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 20, 2021
Refund of fees
Mar 24, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 24, 2021
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Mar 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 18, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2021
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 11, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 9, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Mar 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 3, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 17, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Oct 11, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jun 4, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
May 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
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May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
May 28, 2019
Refund of fees
May 28, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 9, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 5, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Mar 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 19, 2019
Notice of appeal
Feb 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 28, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 28, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jan 28, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jan 28, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 28, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 28, 2019
Means of redress
Jan 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jan 28, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jan 28, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 28, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2019
Authorisation
Jan 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 27, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 28, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure
Sep 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 26, 2018
Notice of opposition
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 3, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 22, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 8, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Citation in opposition procedure
Dec 19, 2017
Claims
Dec 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Dec 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 7, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Nov 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 29, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Jul 12, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 12, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 14, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 31, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Notice of opposition
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 31, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 31, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 4, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 27, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 27, 2016
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Jul 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
French translation of claims
Jul 18, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jul 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 9, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 9, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 9, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 9, 2016
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 9, 2016
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 26, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2016
Authorisation
Jan 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 11, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 11, 2015
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Jun 19, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 15, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 3, 2015
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jun 4, 2014
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Apr 12, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 12, 2014
Claims
Apr 12, 2014
Description
Apr 12, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 10, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2014
Claims
Apr 10, 2014
Description
Apr 10, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 5, 2014
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 4, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 3, 2014
Claims
Feb 3, 2014
Description
Feb 3, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 31, 2014
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Oct 2, 2013
Annex to the communication
Oct 2, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 12, 2013
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 26, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 26, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 20, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jun 20, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 20, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 20, 2013
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Apr 24, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Feb 1, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 22, 2011
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 13, 2011
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Dec 3, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Dec 3, 2011
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 23, 2011
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 23, 2011
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 23, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
Nov 15, 2011
Reminder for payment period (examination fee/designation fees)
Nov 10, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Nov 10, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Nov 8, 2011
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 23, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 23, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 23, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 2, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Nov 18, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 28, 2010
Published international application - A2
Apr 26, 2010
Abstract
Apr 26, 2010
Claims
Apr 26, 2010
Description
Apr 26, 2010
Drawings
Apr 26, 2010
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2421572

BIOSENSORS EUROPE

Application Number: EP10721115A
Filing Date: Apr 26, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 13, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 15, 2021
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