A Catheter Assembly

Patent No. EP2686054 (titled "A Catheter Assembly") was filed by Coloplast on Mar 16, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 12, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
DENTSPLY IH AB	Sep 30, 2015	LIND EDLUND KENAMETS
HOLLISTER INCORPORATED	Sep 28, 2015	FRKELLY

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

Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 15, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 9, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 1, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Sep 1, 2022
French translation of claims
Sep 1, 2022
German translation of the claims
Aug 23, 2022
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Aug 23, 2022
Notification of termination of representative's authorisation
Aug 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2022
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 23, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 23, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
May 18, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 28, 2022
Document concerning representation
Jan 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2022
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 7, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 7, 2022
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 13, 2021
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 13, 2021
F3316 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Opponent)
Oct 8, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Oct 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 8, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2021
Authorisation
Oct 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 23, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 25, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 24, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 19, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 9, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 9, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Aug 6, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 2, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2021
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 9, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Mar 9, 2021
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Mar 3, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Dec 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 15, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 15, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Dec 10, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
All other documents for the Appeal procedure not covered by any other Code
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 1, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 19, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 18, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 16, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 13, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 13, 2020
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Nov 13, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Nov 13, 2020
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Nov 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Nov 12, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 10, 2020
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Nov 10, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Nov 9, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 29, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Oct 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 6, 2020
Withdrawal of an opposition
Sep 9, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 8, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 8, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2020
Authorisation
Sep 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 3, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 12, 2020
Communication about missing proof of delivery
Aug 11, 2020
F3936 Acknowledgement of receipt Board of Appeal
Jul 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 14, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 14, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 14, 2020
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jul 9, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 9, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 9, 2020
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 3, 2020
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 2, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Mar 24, 2020
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Mar 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 6, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2020
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 10, 2020
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Aug 14, 2018
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
May 17, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 17, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 9, 2018
Reply to appeal
Nov 28, 2017
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 28, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 28, 2017
Refund of fees
Nov 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 21, 2017
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 13, 2017
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 9, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2017
Withdrawal of an appeal
Sep 27, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 22, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2017
Notice of appeal
Sep 13, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2017
Notice of appeal
Aug 3, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 20, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 11, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 11, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 11, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 11, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jul 11, 2017
Means of redress
Jul 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 11, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 31, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2017
Communication of amended entries
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 20, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 20, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 21, 2016
Request concerning representative opponent
Jul 29, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 28, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Jul 21, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 21, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 21, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 20, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 18, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 18, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 15, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 15, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 14, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 14, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 14, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 15, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 18, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 18, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 10, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Nov 30, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 9, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 9, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 9, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 5, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 2, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 30, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 28, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 28, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Dec 31, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 20, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 20, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 20, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 20, 2014
German translation of the claims
Jul 17, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 17, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 17, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 17, 2014
Text intended for grant
Jun 24, 2014
Examination started
May 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
May 8, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
May 8, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
May 8, 2014
Amendments received before examination
May 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2014
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 31, 2013
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 29, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 24, 2013
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 24, 2013
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Sep 24, 2013
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Aug 26, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 26, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 31, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
Mar 27, 2013
Notification of election of EPO
Mar 14, 2013
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT)
Mar 1, 2013
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Mar 1, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Mar 1, 2013
International preliminary examination report
Mar 1, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 1, 2013
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Mar 1, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 1, 2013
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Mar 1, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Mar 1, 2013
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Jan 22, 2013
Notification of documents sent to WIPO
Jan 22, 2013
Notification of receipt of demand
Jan 14, 2013
Document concerning fees and payments
Jan 14, 2013
PCT demand form
Jan 14, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 14, 2013
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Jan 14, 2013
Payment of fees and costs
Oct 15, 2012
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 27, 2012
Copy of the international search report
Sep 27, 2012
Published international application - A1
May 31, 2012
Modified abstract
May 30, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 30, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 30, 2012
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 16, 2012
Abstract
Mar 16, 2012
Claims
Mar 16, 2012
Description
Mar 16, 2012
Drawings

EP2686054

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Application Number: EP12711556A
Filing Date: Mar 16, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 9, 2022
Publication Date: Oct 12, 2022
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EP2686054