Powered Surgical Instrument

Patent No. EP2505146 (titled "Powered Surgical Instrument") was filed by Covidien LP on Oct 27, 2008. The application was issued on Sep 16, 2015.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY	Jun 15, 2016	TUNSTALL

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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Jul 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 2, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jun 27, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Apr 10, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 28, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 16, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 16, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 16, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 16, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Mar 16, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 16, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 16, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 16, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 28, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 17, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Annex to the communication
Dec 18, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 11, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 15, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
May 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 11, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Apr 5, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 25, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jun 23, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jun 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 15, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 4, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Sep 16, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 20, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 6, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 6, 2015
French translation of claims
Aug 6, 2015
German translation of the claims
Aug 6, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 4, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 4, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 4, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 4, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 30, 2014
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 15, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 10, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 30, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 30, 2014
Claims
Jun 30, 2014
Description
Jun 30, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 30, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 4, 2014
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 7, 2014
Annex to the communication
Mar 7, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 28, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 28, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 28, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Jan 7, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Nov 28, 2012
Refund of fees
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 11, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 11, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Oct 8, 2012
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Sep 5, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Sep 3, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 3, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 31, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Aug 31, 2012
European search opinion
Aug 31, 2012
European search report
Jul 11, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2012
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jul 2, 2012
Submission concerning representation
Jun 13, 2012
Abstract
Jun 13, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jun 13, 2012
Annex
Jun 13, 2012
Claims
Jun 13, 2012
Description
Jun 13, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 13, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jun 13, 2012
Drawings
Jun 13, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
Dec 11, 2008
Priority document
Dec 11, 2008
Priority document

EP2505146

COVIDIEN LP

Application Number: EP12171850A
Filing Date: Oct 27, 2008
Status: Revoked; Jun 29, 2018
Publication Date: Sep 16, 2015
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