Jig For Placing A Shoulder Prosthesis Onto A Socket

Patent No. EP2635238 (titled "Jig For Placing A Shoulder Prosthesis Onto A Socket") was filed by Aston Medical on Oct 21, 2011. The application was issued on Jul 3, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TORNIER	Jan 26, 2017	LAVOIX

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Jun 6, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jun 6, 2019
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 31, 2019
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2019
English translation of the claims
May 24, 2019
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
May 24, 2019
German translation of the claims
May 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2019
Communication of bibliographic data
Feb 28, 2019
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Feb 28, 2019
Communication with request to file translations
Feb 20, 2019
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 5, 2018
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 31, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 31, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 31, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Oct 31, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 31, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 31, 2018
Means of redress
Jul 20, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 6, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 3, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 3, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 3, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 29, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 28, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 22, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 22, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 22, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2017
Claims
Jul 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 16, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 16, 2017
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Jun 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 9, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 9, 2017
Request for extension of time limit
Mar 7, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 7, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 3, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 26, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 26, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 1, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 3, 2016
English translation of the claims
Mar 3, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 3, 2016
German translation of the claims
Mar 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 6, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 6, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 6, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 6, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 26, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 26, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
May 26, 2015
Amended description with annotations
May 26, 2015
Claims
May 26, 2015
Description
May 26, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 26, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Apr 7, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Mar 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 30, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 1, 2014
Annex to the communication
Dec 1, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 24, 2014
Examination started
Dec 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2013
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Dec 16, 2013
Refusal of request for extension of time limit
Dec 11, 2013
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 6, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2013
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2013
Request for extension of time limit
Aug 14, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 12, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jun 10, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 10, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 10, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 5, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
May 24, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Apr 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Mar 15, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jun 4, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
May 10, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 10, 2012
Copy of the international search report
May 10, 2012
Published international application - A1
Dec 20, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Dec 20, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Dec 20, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Dec 1, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Oct 21, 2011
Abstract
Oct 21, 2011
Claims
Oct 21, 2011
Description
Oct 21, 2011
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EP2635238

ASTON MEDICAL

Application Number: EP11785739A
Filing Date: Oct 21, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 31, 2019
Publication Date: Jul 3, 2019
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