Thawing Vessel For Biological Products

Patent No. EP2705752 (titled "Thawing Vessel For Biological Products") was filed by Grifols on Jul 16, 2013. The application was issued on Dec 6, 2017.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
STRAWMAN	Jun 19, 2015	D YOUNG

Dossier Documents

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Dec 12, 2017
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Nov 9, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Nov 9, 2017
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 14, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2017
Description
Aug 14, 2017
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 14, 2017
French translation of claims
Aug 14, 2017
German translation of the claims
Aug 14, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 4, 2017
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 4, 2017
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 4, 2017
Communication with request to file translations
May 30, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 11, 2017
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Mar 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2017
Authorisation
Mar 9, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 6, 2017
Authorisation
Mar 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 16, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 14, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 1, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 1, 2017
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 1, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 1, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 1, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Feb 1, 2017
Means of redress
Feb 1, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 17, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Amended description with annotations
Dec 23, 2016
Claims
Dec 23, 2016
Description
Dec 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2016
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 9, 2016
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 9, 2016
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Dec 9, 2016
Grounds for the decision (Annex)
Dec 9, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2016
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Dec 9, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 9, 2016
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 9, 2016
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 9, 2016
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 24, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 31, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 27, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 23, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
May 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 23, 2016
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
May 23, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 23, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 23, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
May 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 23, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 23, 2016
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 11, 2016
Advice of delivery
Apr 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2016
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 26, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 24, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 15, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Mar 15, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2016
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 15, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 11, 2016
Findings upon submissions relating to oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Mar 8, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 25, 2016
Advice of delivery
Feb 22, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 19, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Feb 19, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 19, 2016
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 12, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 12, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 12, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 12, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2016
Communication of amended entries
Feb 5, 2016
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jan 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 25, 2016
Request for change of opponent's representative
Nov 4, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 30, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 30, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 30, 2015
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Oct 30, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 30, 2015
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 28, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 28, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 21, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 17, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 17, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 16, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Jul 2, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2015
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 19, 2015
Notice of opposition
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 19, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 2, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 4, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 8, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 8, 2014
French translation of claims
Aug 8, 2014
German translation of the claims
Aug 8, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 22, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 22, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 22, 2014
Text intended for grant
Apr 7, 2014
Examination started
Mar 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2014
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 17, 2014
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Feb 12, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Feb 7, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Feb 7, 2014
European search opinion
Feb 7, 2014
European search report
Jan 20, 2014
Search started
Nov 11, 2013
Letter which had not been notified
Sep 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 6, 2013
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 18, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 18, 2013
Letter concerning the priority
Jul 18, 2013
Priority document
Jul 16, 2013
Abstract
Jul 16, 2013
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Jul 16, 2013
Annex
Jul 16, 2013
Annex
Jul 16, 2013
Annex
Jul 16, 2013
Claims
Jul 16, 2013
Description
Jul 16, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 16, 2013
Designation of inventor
Jul 16, 2013
Drawings
Jul 16, 2013
Request for grant of a European patent

EP2705752

GRIFOLS

Application Number: EP13176666A
Filing Date: Jul 16, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Nov 3, 2017
Publication Date: Dec 6, 2017
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