Staple Drive Assembly

Patent No. EP2433572 (titled "Staple Drive Assembly") was filed by Covidien LP on Aug 28, 2008. The application was issued on Mar 23, 2016.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ETHICON	Dec 20, 2016	CARPMAELS & RANSFORD

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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Sep 28, 2022
Refund of fees
Sep 27, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 27, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Sep 26, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 21, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 21, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Sep 20, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 20, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Sep 20, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 20, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 20, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 20, 2022
Withdrawal of a request for oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Jul 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 28, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 28, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 26, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 1, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 1, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 1, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 30, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2022
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 15, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 15, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 3, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 3, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Mar 2, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Feb 14, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 5, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jul 14, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2020
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 8, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 8, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 21, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 15, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 15, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 15, 2019
Reply to appeal
Aug 15, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 8, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 29, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Mar 29, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Mar 29, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Mar 29, 2019
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Mar 29, 2019
Claims
Mar 29, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 13, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Feb 5, 2019
Processing of an appeal
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 4, 2019
Brief communication in opposition procedure - time limit
Feb 1, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 1, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jan 10, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 21, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 21, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 21, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Nov 21, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 21, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 21, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 21, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 21, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 21, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 21, 2018
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Oct 10, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 10, 2018
Claims
Aug 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 10, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 16, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 2, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 9, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 16, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
May 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 16, 2017
Request for change of name -opponent
Apr 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 31, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 31, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 4, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Dec 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2016
Notice of opposition
Dec 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 20, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 25, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 6, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jan 6, 2016
French translation of claims
Jan 6, 2016
German translation of the claims
Jan 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 15, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 15, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 15, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 15, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 15, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 9, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jul 2, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 2, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 5, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 5, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 5, 2015
Claims
Mar 5, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 5, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 2, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 26, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2015
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 6, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 30, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 23, 2014
Annex to the communication
Oct 23, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 11, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 11, 2014
Claims
Jul 11, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Mar 4, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 4, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 30, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 30, 2013
Claims
Aug 30, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 30, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
May 3, 2013
Annex to the communication
May 3, 2013
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 27, 2012
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Nov 20, 2012
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 19, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Nov 13, 2012
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Oct 17, 2012
Refund of fees
Sep 21, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 21, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 21, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 21, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Sep 21, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 2, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 29, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 10, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 10, 2012
European search opinion
Feb 10, 2012
European search report
Jan 25, 2012
Refund of fees
Jan 25, 2012
Refund of fees
Jan 16, 2012
Note on telephone consultation
Nov 24, 2011
Abstract
Nov 24, 2011
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 24, 2011
Claims
Nov 24, 2011
Description
Nov 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
Nov 24, 2011
Designation of inventor
Nov 24, 2011
Document related to search matters
Nov 24, 2011
Document related to search matters
Nov 24, 2011
Drawings
Nov 24, 2011
Request for grant of a European patent
Aug 28, 2008
Priority document

EP2433572

COVIDIEN LP

Application Number: EP11190650A
Filing Date: Aug 28, 2008
Status: Revoked; Sep 30, 2022
Publication Date: Mar 23, 2016
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