Actuated Prosthesis For Above-Knee Amputees

Patent No. EP2535024 (titled "Actuated Prosthesis For Above-Knee Amputees") was filed by Victhom Human Bionics on Jun 17, 2003. The application was issued on Jan 16, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE	Feb 20, 2015	FRIEDRICH

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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Dec 20, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 20, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 14, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Dec 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Dec 4, 2018
French translation of claims
Dec 4, 2018
German translation of the claims
Sep 11, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Sep 11, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Sep 11, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Sep 5, 2018
Refund of fees
Sep 3, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Aug 31, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 31, 2018
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Aug 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Aug 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2018
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jul 16, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jul 11, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Jul 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2018
Notice of appeal
May 22, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 30, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 30, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 30, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 30, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 30, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 30, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 30, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 30, 2018
Means of redress
Apr 30, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 30, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 30, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 19, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 2, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 26, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 26, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 25, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 21, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 15, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 26, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Sep 28, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 28, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 28, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 28, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 9, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Oct 9, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 9, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Oct 1, 2015
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Sep 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2015
Authorisation
Sep 30, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 30, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 30, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 18, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Aug 6, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent
Aug 5, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 5, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jul 29, 2015
Request for extension of time limit
Jul 24, 2015
Request concerning representative opponent
Mar 31, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 31, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 3, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Mar 3, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Feb 25, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 25, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 25, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 25, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 20, 2015
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Feb 20, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 22, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 22, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 21, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 21, 2015
Submission concerning representation
May 28, 2014
Refund of fees
May 23, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 25, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Apr 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Apr 8, 2014
French translation of claims
Apr 8, 2014
German translation of the claims
Apr 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2014
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Dec 12, 2013
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 12, 2013
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 12, 2013
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 12, 2013
Text intended for grant
Nov 20, 2013
Examination started
May 10, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 10, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 10, 2013
Amendments received before examination
May 10, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 2, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Nov 21, 2012
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 20, 2012
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 20, 2012
European search opinion
Nov 20, 2012
European search report
Oct 31, 2012
Refund of fees
Oct 31, 2012
Refund of fees
Sep 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 21, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 30, 2012
Abstract
Jul 30, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 30, 2012
Claims
Jul 30, 2012
Description
Jul 30, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jul 30, 2012
Designation of inventor
Jul 30, 2012
Document related to search matters
Jul 30, 2012
Drawings
Jul 30, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Jul 30, 2012
Submission concerning representation
May 26, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 26, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 26, 2004
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2535024

VICTHOM HUMAN BIONICS

Application Number: EP12178503A
Filing Date: Jun 17, 2003
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 14, 2018
Publication Date: Jan 16, 2019
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