Methods And Apparatus For Renal Neuromodulation

Patent No. EP2572753 (titled "Methods And Apparatus For Renal Neuromodulation") was filed by Medtronic Ardian Luxembourg on Oct 5, 2005. The application was issued on Jan 28, 2015.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC	Oct 28, 2015	VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB

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.

Date
Description

Aug 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Aug 8, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 3, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 30, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 27, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Apr 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 24, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 24, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 24, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 24, 2018
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 24, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 24, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 24, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Apr 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 24, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 24, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 24, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 22, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 27, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 22, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Claims
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 21, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 18, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 7, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 5, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 5, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 5, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Mar 29, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Mar 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 14, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Mar 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jan 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 21, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jan 21, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 4, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 4, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 12, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Non-scannable object
Oct 28, 2015
Non-scannable object
Oct 28, 2015
Non-scannable object
Oct 28, 2015
Non-scannable object
Oct 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 28, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 11, 2015
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
Mar 4, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 30, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jan 9, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 19, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 19, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Dec 19, 2014
French translation of claims
Dec 19, 2014
German translation of the claims
Dec 19, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 18, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 18, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 18, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 18, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 24, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 18, 2014
Advice of delivery
Nov 17, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2014
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2014
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 15, 2014
Claims
Oct 15, 2014
Claims
Oct 15, 2014
Claims
Oct 15, 2014
Claims
Oct 15, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 15, 2014
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2014
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2014
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2014
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 22, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jul 22, 2014
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2014
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 29, 2014
Claims
Apr 29, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 1, 2014
Annex to the communication
Apr 1, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Mar 25, 2014
Examination started
Nov 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 22, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2013
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 22, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Nov 22, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 4, 2013
Refund of fees
May 27, 2013
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Apr 18, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 18, 2013
European search opinion
Apr 18, 2013
European search report
Mar 22, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2013
Document related to search matters
Mar 22, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 27, 2013
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 22, 2013
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 22, 2013
Partial European search report
Nov 27, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 27, 2012
Claims
Nov 27, 2012
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 27, 2012
Matter concerning the application
Oct 8, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 8, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 18, 2012
Invitation to file claims
Aug 14, 2012
Abstract
Aug 14, 2012
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Aug 14, 2012
Description
Aug 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Aug 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Aug 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Aug 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Aug 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Aug 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Aug 14, 2012
Designation of inventor
Aug 14, 2012
Drawings
Aug 14, 2012
Request for grant of a European patent
May 10, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 10, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 10, 2006
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2572753

MEDTRONIC ARDIAN LUXEMBOURG

Application Number: EP12180432A
Filing Date: Oct 5, 2005
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 10, 2018
Publication Date: Jan 28, 2015
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