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Device And Method For Monitoring A Vascular Access For An Extracorporeal Blood Treatment

Patent No. EP2533827 (titled "Device And Method For Monitoring A Vascular Access For An Extracorporeal Blood Treatment") was filed by Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland on Feb 7, 2011. The application was issued on Dec 21, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
GAMBRO LUNDIA	May 13, 2016	PGA

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Nov 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 24, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 18, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2022
Description
Nov 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 4, 2022
English translation of the claims
Nov 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 4, 2022
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2022
Claims
Nov 3, 2022
Description
Nov 3, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Nov 3, 2022
French translation of claims
Nov 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 27, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 27, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 19, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 19, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jul 11, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jul 11, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jul 11, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 27, 2022
Amended description with annotations
May 27, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 27, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 27, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Apr 29, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 29, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 29, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 25, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 25, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 24, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Apr 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 8, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 7, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Apr 7, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Mar 24, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Mar 24, 2022
F3018 Oral proceedings: Confirmation interpreters
Mar 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 7, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 3, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 3, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 25, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 22, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Nov 22, 2021
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Nov 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 21, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 15, 2020
Description
Dec 15, 2020
Description
Dec 15, 2020
Description
Dec 15, 2020
Description
Dec 15, 2020
Description
Dec 15, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jul 21, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 21, 2020
Standard Communication Rule 103 (2) EPC
Jul 8, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Apr 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 6, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 23, 2018
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 23, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 23, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 23, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2018
Reply to appeal
Oct 10, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Oct 9, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jul 6, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jun 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 29, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jun 29, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jun 29, 2018
Description
Jun 29, 2018
Description
Jun 29, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jun 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Jun 28, 2018
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Jun 28, 2018
Description
Jun 28, 2018
Description
Jun 28, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
May 18, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
May 14, 2018
Processing of an appeal
May 11, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 11, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 8, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 8, 2018
Notice of appeal
Mar 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 21, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Mar 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 27, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 27, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 27, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Feb 27, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 27, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 27, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 27, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 20, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2017
General authorisation
Nov 15, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jun 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2017
Communication about missing advice of delivery
May 10, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Apr 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 13, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 13, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 13, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 30, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 28, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 18, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 13, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
May 19, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
May 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
May 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 10, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Aug 13, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Jul 18, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jul 18, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 18, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 18, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 17, 2015
English translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Jul 17, 2015
French translation of claims
Jul 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 17, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 10, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Mar 10, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Mar 10, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Mar 10, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Mar 10, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 4, 2015
Examination started
Dec 3, 2013
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Nov 8, 2013
Submission concerning representation
May 7, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 7, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 3, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 3, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 21, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 26, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 17, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 29, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 6, 2012
Annex
Jul 6, 2012
Priority search results
Jul 6, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Jun 22, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 5, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 5, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
Sep 6, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 18, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Aug 18, 2011
Published international application - A1
Jun 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jun 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jun 29, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Apr 28, 2011
Notification relating to declaration under Rule 4.17 PCT (copy for ISA/EP)
Feb 7, 2011
Abstract
Feb 7, 2011
Claims
Feb 7, 2011
Description
Feb 7, 2011
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EP2533827

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND

Application Number: EP11704926A
Filing Date: Feb 7, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 18, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 21, 2022
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