Medical Device

Patent No. EP2627277 (titled "Medical Device") was filed by Arrington on Oct 12, 2011. The application was issued on Nov 20, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KCI MANUFACTURING UNLIMITED	Aug 20, 2020	SIMMONS & SIMMONS

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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May 25, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
May 20, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Feb 11, 2022
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 10, 2022
Decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings
Feb 10, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2022
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jan 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 10, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 7, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 10, 2021
Document concerning representation
Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 5, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 29, 2021
Advice of delivery
Apr 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Mar 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 10, 2021
Reply from the opponent to submission of proprietor
Jan 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2021
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jan 19, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 14, 2021
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2021
Authorisation
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2021
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 1, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 1, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 26, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2020
Notice of opposition
Aug 20, 2020
Notice of opposition
Dec 2, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 24, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 4, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2019
Authorisation
Sep 4, 2019
French translation of claims
Sep 4, 2019
German translation of the claims
Sep 4, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2019
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 17, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 14, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 2, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 2, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 2, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 2, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 2, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 26, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 26, 2019
Claims
Feb 26, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jan 9, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 9, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 9, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 9, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 29, 2018
Examination started
Jul 26, 2018
Notification regarding date of start of examination with possibility to withdraw
Jun 22, 2018
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Jun 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 14, 2018
Letter concerning the inventor
Dec 12, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 4, 2017
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 4, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 4, 2017
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 16, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Dec 4, 2015
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Jul 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 14, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 11, 2014
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 7, 2014
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Jun 5, 2014
Decision to allow further processing
May 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 21, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 21, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 21, 2014
Amendments received before examination
May 21, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 23, 2014
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Apr 23, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2014
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Mar 21, 2014
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Mar 21, 2014
Claim deemed abandoned
Mar 20, 2014
Brief communication with time limit
Mar 12, 2014
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 11, 2014
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Dec 17, 2013
Brief communication with time limit
Dec 5, 2013
Request for extension of time limit
Nov 26, 2013
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
Nov 18, 2013
Refund of fees
Nov 13, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Nov 13, 2013
Miscellaneous requests concerning client data
Oct 2, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 2, 2013
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Oct 1, 2013
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Oct 1, 2013
Request for correction of errors in filed documents
Jul 24, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
May 27, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 10, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2013
Letter concerning fees and payments
May 10, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
May 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 22, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
May 9, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 9, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 9, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 9, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Apr 19, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Apr 19, 2012
Published international application - A1
Dec 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 22, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Oct 24, 2011
Abstract
Oct 24, 2011
Claims
Oct 24, 2011
Description
Oct 24, 2011
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EP2627277

ARRINGTON

Application Number: EP11776953A
Filing Date: Oct 12, 2011
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; Oct 18, 2019
Publication Date: Nov 20, 2019
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