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Medical Implant Comprising A Biodegradable Magnesium-Based Alloy And Method For Its Manufacture

Patent No. EP2654814 (titled "Medical Implant Comprising A Biodegradable Magnesium-Based Alloy And Method For Its Manufacture") was filed by Synthes on Dec 20, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 4, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BIOTRONIC	Jul 2, 2018	KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB

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Mar 25, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 25, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Mar 20, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Feb 27, 2020
Communication of amended entries
Feb 4, 2020
Request concerning representative opponent
Dec 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2019
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 9, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 9, 2019
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 9, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2019
Means of redress
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 9, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 6, 2019
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 11, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 6, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 6, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 6, 2019
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 5, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 30, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 30, 2019
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
Mar 29, 2019
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 12, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 12, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Mar 12, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 12, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Feb 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Feb 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 25, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 25, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 25, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2019
Request for documents
Feb 12, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure
Feb 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Feb 6, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 30, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 26, 2018
Claims
Nov 26, 2018
Claims
Nov 26, 2018
Claims
Nov 26, 2018
Claims
Nov 26, 2018
Claims
Nov 26, 2018
Claims
Nov 26, 2018
Claims
Nov 26, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 26, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 26, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 17, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 17, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 5, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 3, 2018
Authorisation
Jul 3, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Jul 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 2, 2018
Notice of opposition
Jul 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 2, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 12, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 7, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 4, 2017
Decision to allow further processing
Aug 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 22, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 22, 2017
French translation of claims
Aug 22, 2017
German translation of the claims
Aug 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2017
Application deemed to be withdrawn ( translations of claims/payment missing)
Jan 23, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 23, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 23, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jan 23, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 10, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 10, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 10, 2016
Claims
May 10, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 10, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 25, 2016
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Feb 25, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 18, 2016
Annex to the communication
Jan 18, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 11, 2016
Examination started
Jan 14, 2015
Refund of fees
Nov 14, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 14, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 14, 2013
Amendments received before examination
Oct 2, 2013
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 9, 2013
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Aug 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Aug 7, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 12, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jun 27, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 27, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 27, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 10, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 10, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
May 6, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 2, 2013
Notification of the recording of a change
Jul 18, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jun 28, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Jun 28, 2012
Published international application - A1
Mar 26, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Mar 26, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Mar 26, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box

EP2654814

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Application Number: EP11808791A
Filing Date: Dec 20, 2011
Status: Revoked; Mar 27, 2020
Publication Date: Oct 4, 2017
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