Biodegradable Stent With Adjustable Degradation Rate

Patent No. EP2456480 (titled "Biodegradable Stent With Adjustable Degradation Rate") was filed by Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. on Jul 14, 2010. The application was issued on Mar 7, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC	Mar 1, 2016	PETERREINS SCHLEY

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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Feb 8, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 8, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Feb 2, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jan 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2018
French translation of claims
Jan 17, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jan 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 18, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Oct 18, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Oct 18, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
Oct 11, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 21, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 21, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 21, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 21, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 21, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 21, 2017
Means of redress
Jun 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 21, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
May 23, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 10, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
May 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 28, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Apr 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 19, 2017
Claims
Apr 19, 2017
Claims
Apr 19, 2017
Claims
Apr 19, 2017
Claims
Apr 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 15, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 9, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 7, 2016
Advice of delivery
Nov 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 2, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 2, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 1, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 1, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Aug 1, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Claims
Aug 1, 2016
Claims
Aug 1, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 1, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 17, 2016
Communication of amended entries
May 25, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 11, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 11, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 10, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 1, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 1, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 1, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2015
Refund of fees
Jun 3, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 8, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2015
French translation of claims
Apr 8, 2015
German translation of the claims
Apr 8, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 4, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 4, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 4, 2014
Text intended for grant
Apr 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2013
Claims
Apr 10, 2013
Claims
Apr 10, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 10, 2013
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 11, 2012
Annex to the communication
Dec 11, 2012
Communication from the Examining Division
Jul 4, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 4, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 4, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 4, 2012
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 4, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Jul 4, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Apr 17, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
Mar 9, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Feb 9, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 9, 2012
Letter concerning the inventor
Feb 9, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 2, 2011
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 7, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Apr 7, 2011
International publication of the international search report
Feb 22, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 9, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 9, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 9, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 27, 2011
Published international application - A2
Sep 28, 2010
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 21, 2010
Abstract
Jul 21, 2010
Claims
Jul 21, 2010
Description
Jul 21, 2010
Drawings

EP2456480

ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.

Application Number: EP10733129A
Filing Date: Jul 14, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Feb 2, 2018
Publication Date: Mar 7, 2018
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