Repositionable Heart Valve

Patent No. EP2745805 (titled "Repositionable Heart Valve") was filed by Boston Scientific on Dec 22, 2004. The application was issued on May 18, 2022.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAY	Mar 17, 2016	ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES	Mar 17, 2016	KINKELDEY

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

Apr 26, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 26, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Apr 21, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Apr 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 8, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 8, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Apr 8, 2022
Clean copy of claims in the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Clean copy of description pages in the opposition procedure
Apr 8, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Apr 8, 2022
French translation of claims
Apr 8, 2022
German translation of the claims
Apr 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jan 19, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
Jan 19, 2022
Refund of fees
Jan 17, 2022
Refund of fees
Jan 13, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 13, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 13, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Jan 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 12, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Jan 10, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 10, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 10, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 10, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 7, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 7, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2021
Withdrawal of an appeal
Dec 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 16, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 15, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 15, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 17, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 17, 2021
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 16, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 16, 2021
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Nov 16, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 29, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Oct 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2021
Request for change of opponent's representative
Aug 16, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 13, 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
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 9, 2021
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Aug 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 3, 2021
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 3, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jul 30, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 30, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Jul 27, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 23, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Mar 30, 2020
Document concerning representation
Mar 10, 2020
Document concerning representation
Jul 1, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 28, 2019
F3348 Confirmation of withdrawal of the opposition by the respondent and former opponent
Jan 28, 2019
Refund of fees
Jan 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 17, 2019
Withdrawal of an opposition
Jul 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 19, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 16, 2018
Non-Patent Literature cited during the appeal procedure
Jul 16, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 16, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jul 10, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 10, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 10, 2018
Reply to appeal
Jun 25, 2018
Composition of the board (T)
Mar 5, 2018
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Feb 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 26, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 26, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 26, 2018
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Feb 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 26, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2018
Statement of grounds of appeal
Jan 16, 2018
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 9, 2018
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Dec 19, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 12, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 29, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 23, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 21, 2017
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 17, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 13, 2017
Processing of an appeal
Nov 10, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 10, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 9, 2017
Notice of appeal
Nov 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 8, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Oct 19, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Oct 19, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Oct 19, 2017
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Oct 19, 2017
Means of redress
Oct 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Oct 19, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Oct 19, 2017
OPPODREX with handwritten amendments
Oct 19, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Oct 19, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 14, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 24, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 18, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jul 13, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jul 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 13, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 12, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 12, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 12, 2017
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 12, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 11, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 11, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 6, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 2, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 9, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 8, 2016
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Acknowledgement of a document
Dec 5, 2016
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 5, 2016
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Preparation for oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2016
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 5, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 2, 2016
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
Aug 25, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 25, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Apr 25, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Apr 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 25, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 24, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 24, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 17, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 17, 2016
Citation in opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Notice of opposition
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 17, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 19, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jul 20, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jul 15, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jul 2, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Jul 2, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 2, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jun 17, 2015
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 21, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
May 12, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 4, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 4, 2015
French translation of claims
May 4, 2015
German translation of the claims
May 4, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 21, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 21, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 21, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 21, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 13, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 16, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 9, 2014
Letter concerning the inventor
Jul 31, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 31, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 31, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Jul 31, 2014
Claims
Jul 31, 2014
Description
Jul 31, 2014
Drawings
Jul 31, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 31, 2014
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 28, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jul 22, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
Jun 30, 2014
Information about publication, reminder payment of designation fee, response to extended European search report, if applicable
Jun 18, 2014
Annex to the communication
Jun 18, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 12, 2014
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Jun 3, 2014
Letter which had not been notified
May 28, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 22, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 22, 2014
European search report
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
May 7, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Apr 29, 2014
Search started
Mar 13, 2014
Abstract
Mar 13, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Mar 13, 2014
Claims
Mar 13, 2014
Description
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Designation of inventor
Mar 13, 2014
Drawings
Mar 13, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Aug 3, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 3, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 3, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 3, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 3, 2005
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2745805

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

Application Number: EP14159630A
Filing Date: Dec 22, 2004
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Apr 15, 2022
Publication Date: May 18, 2022
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Repositionable Heart Valve

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Dossier Documents

EP2745805