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Processing Conditions For Manufacturing Bioabsorbable Stents

Patent No. EP2580020 (titled "Processing Conditions For Manufacturing Bioabsorbable Stents") was filed by Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. on Jun 8, 2011. The application was issued on Jul 25, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
OSER	Jan 26, 2016	PRUFER & PARTNER MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE

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Jun 28, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 28, 2018
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 22, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Jun 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2018
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 6, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 6, 2018
German translation of the claims
Mar 5, 2018
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 5, 2018
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 5, 2018
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 13, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 19, 2018
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 18, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 10, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 10, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division
Oct 10, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 10, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 10, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 10, 2017
Means of redress
Oct 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 10, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 10, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 12, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2017
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Claims
Aug 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 11, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jun 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 6, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 6, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 19, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 19, 2016
Claims
Jul 19, 2016
Claims
Jul 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 19, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 9, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 9, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 29, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 17, 2015
Refund of fees
Apr 29, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 2, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 18, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2015
French translation of claims
Mar 18, 2015
German translation of the claims
Mar 18, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 18, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 18, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 18, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 18, 2014
Text intended for grant
Nov 5, 2014
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Sep 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 17, 2014
Claims
Sep 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2014
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
May 12, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 12, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 12, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 12, 2014
Text intended for grant
Feb 4, 2014
Examination started
Jul 25, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jul 25, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 25, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Jul 25, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 25, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 23, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Dec 18, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 18, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 19, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 5, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 15, 2011
Copy of the international search report
Dec 15, 2011
Published international application - A1
Sep 20, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 20, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 20, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jun 15, 2011
Abstract
Jun 15, 2011
Claims
Jun 15, 2011
Description
Jun 15, 2011
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EP2580020

ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.

Application Number: EP11726023A
Filing Date: Jun 8, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Jun 22, 2018
Publication Date: Jul 25, 2018
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