Systems And Methods For Positioning A Heart Valve Using Visual Markers

Patent No. EP2651335 (titled "Systems And Methods For Positioning A Heart Valve Using Visual Markers") was filed by Medtronic Vascular on Dec 15, 2011. The application was issued on Jan 15, 2025.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BIOTRONIK	Jul 22, 2015	BIOTRONIK CORPORATE SERVICES
LANG & TOMERIUS	Jul 20, 2015	PETERREINS SCHLEY

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

Dec 19, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 19, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 19, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Dec 11, 2024
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 5, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 5, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2024
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 6, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jun 6, 2024
French translation of claims
Jun 6, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jun 6, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 12, 2024
Communication of bibliographic data
Mar 12, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 12, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Mar 12, 2024
Communication with request to file translations
Mar 5, 2024
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 23, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2023
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 20, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 20, 2023
Means of redress
Nov 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 20, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 26, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 26, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 26, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 18, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Apr 18, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2023
Description
Mar 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2023
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 14, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 14, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Mar 14, 2023
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Nov 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 3, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 28, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 12, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 12, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 25, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 20, 2022
Description
Jul 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 20, 2022
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 2, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 2, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Jun 2, 2022
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
May 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 2, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 2, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 2, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 2, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Mar 30, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Mar 30, 2022
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Mar 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 11, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 9, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 9, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 9, 2022
Oral proceedings: change of venue
Mar 8, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 8, 2022
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Mar 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 25, 2022
Claims
Feb 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 25, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 24, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 24, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 24, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 24, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 24, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 24, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 24, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 18, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 26, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 21, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Sep 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 10, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 12, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 12, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 11, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 9, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 6, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 3, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 3, 2021
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Aug 3, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Aug 3, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Aug 3, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jul 30, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 29, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jul 29, 2021
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 29, 2021
F3303.17 Change of the composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Jul 26, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Jul 26, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Jul 26, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 15, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 12, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jun 24, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 23, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 18, 2019
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Dec 18, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 4, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 8, 2019
Request concerning representative opponent
Oct 17, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jun 22, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 6, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 5, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 29, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2018
Reply to appeal
Mar 28, 2018
Reply to appeal
Mar 26, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 21, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 30, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 21, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 17, 2017
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Nov 17, 2017
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Nov 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 10, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 10, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 26, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 26, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 26, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 12, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 11, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Sep 6, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 6, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 4, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Sep 4, 2017
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Sep 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2017
Notice of appeal
Aug 21, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 25, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 12, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 10, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 3, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 3, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 3, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 3, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 3, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 3, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 3, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Jul 3, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 3, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 16, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 27, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jan 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 23, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 16, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 16, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 16, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2017
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 12, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 16, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 12, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 10, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 3, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 3, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Aug 3, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 3, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 3, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jan 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Jan 27, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the opponent
Jan 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Sep 11, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Sep 11, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 11, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 30, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 22, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 22, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 20, 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
Oct 24, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 25, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 12, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 12, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 12, 2014
French translation of claims
Sep 12, 2014
German translation of the claims
Sep 12, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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
Mar 20, 2014
Examination started
Jan 22, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 22, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 22, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 22, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 22, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jan 22, 2014
Amendments received before examination
Jan 22, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jul 23, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jul 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 19, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 9, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 9, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 3, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 18, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Apr 26, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 10, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 21, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 21, 2012
Published international application - A1
Feb 24, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 24, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 24, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 9, 2012
Abstract
Jan 9, 2012
Claims
Jan 9, 2012
Description
Jan 9, 2012
Drawings
Jan 9, 2012
Submission concerning representation

EP2651335

MEDTRONIC VASCULAR

Application Number: EP11805348A
Filing Date: Dec 15, 2011
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Dec 13, 2024
Publication Date: Jan 15, 2025
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Systems And Methods For Positioning A Heart Valve Using Visual Markers

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EP2651335