Catheter Assembly With Valve Crimping Accessories

Patent No. EP2536357 (titled "Catheter Assembly With Valve Crimping Accessories") was filed by Medtronic Vascular on Feb 3, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 23, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES	Jan 15, 2019	GRUNECKER PATENT

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Sep 26, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 16, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 16, 2024
French translation of claims
Sep 16, 2024
German translation of the claims
Sep 16, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 27, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
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Communication with request to file translations
Jun 24, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 10, 2024
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 10, 2024
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
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F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Advice of delivery
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F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
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F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
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F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
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Refund of fees
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F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
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F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
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F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
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Composition of the board (T)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2023
Withdrawal of an opposition
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Apr 11, 2023
Reply to appeal
Apr 4, 2023
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(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2023
Reply to appeal
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F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
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(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2022
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 4, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2022
Notice of appeal
Sep 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 27, 2022
Notice of appeal
Jul 22, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 18, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 18, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 18, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Means of redress
Jul 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 18, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 28, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 14, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 7, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 31, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 31, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 31, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 31, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Apr 19, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Apr 13, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Apr 13, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Apr 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 13, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 1, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 8, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 8, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Oct 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 15, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 15, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 21, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 20, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 20, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 18, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 10, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 24, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 24, 2020
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Jan 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 24, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 24, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 26, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Aug 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 20, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 20, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 20, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2019
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
May 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 6, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 6, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 31, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Jan 25, 2019
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Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 25, 2019
Notice of opposition
May 7, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 29, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 14, 2018
French translation of claims
Mar 14, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 12, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 12, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 15, 2017
Examination started
Aug 17, 2017
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Mar 11, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Mar 4, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Apr 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 10, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 10, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 10, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 10, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 10, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Apr 10, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 16, 2012
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Sep 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 26, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 13, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 13, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Sep 5, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 29, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 13, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 13, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 25, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Aug 25, 2011
Published international application - A1
May 31, 2011
Modified abstract
May 30, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 30, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 30, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP2536357

MEDTRONIC VASCULAR

Application Number: EP11704362A
Filing Date: Feb 3, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 19, 2024
Publication Date: Oct 23, 2024
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