Free-Standing Biodegradable Patch

Patent No. EP2477617 (titled "Free-Standing Biodegradable Patch") was filed by Bioinspire on Sep 16, 2010. The application was issued on Jan 31, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ETHICON	Oct 31, 2018	KIRSCH

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Jul 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jul 5, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 7, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 7, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 7, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 7, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 7, 2020
Means of redress
Jan 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 13, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 27, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 19, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Claims
Mar 19, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 26, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 13, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 13, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 9, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 31, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 31, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 31, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 31, 2018
Notice of opposition
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 5, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jan 2, 2018
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Dec 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 14, 2017
French translation of claims
Dec 14, 2017
German translation of the claims
Dec 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Aug 10, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Aug 10, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Aug 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Aug 10, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 15, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 15, 2016
Claims
Mar 15, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 22, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 14, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 8, 2015
Annex to the communication
Sep 8, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 24, 2015
Examination started
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 13, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jan 13, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 13, 2013
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Feb 13, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 24, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 23, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 28, 2012
Refund of fees
Nov 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 13, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2012
Amendments received before examination
Nov 13, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 22, 2012
Letter which had not been notified
May 3, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2012
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 18, 2012
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 18, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Apr 13, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jan 27, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 12, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 24, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Mar 24, 2011
Published international application - A1
Mar 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 2, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 24, 2010
Abstract
Sep 24, 2010
Claims
Sep 24, 2010
Description
Sep 24, 2010
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EP2477617

BIOINSPIRE

Application Number: EP10760528A
Filing Date: Sep 16, 2010
Status: Revoked; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Jan 31, 2018
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