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Collapsible And Re-Expandable Prosthetic Heart Valve Cuff Designs And Complementary Technological Applications

Patent No. EP2815725 (titled "Collapsible And Re-Expandable Prosthetic Heart Valve Cuff Designs And Complementary Technological Applications") was filed by ST Jude Medical on Jul 15, 2009. The application was issued on Apr 6, 2016.

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Patent Oppositions (3)

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES	Jan 9, 2017	SOMERVILLE
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC	Jan 5, 2017	PETERREINS SCHLEY
HEPP WENGER RYFFEL	Jan 4, 2017	HEPP WENGER RYFFEL

Dossier Documents

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Date
Description

Jun 1, 2022
Refund of fees
May 31, 2022
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
May 31, 2022
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
May 31, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 31, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 31, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
May 27, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
May 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 20, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 5, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 4, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
May 4, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Apr 29, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Apr 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 25, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2022
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 22, 2022
Claims
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Apr 22, 2022
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Feb 9, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 9, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Feb 9, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Jan 18, 2022
Advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jan 14, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jan 14, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 14, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 14, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 13, 2022
F3017 Oral Proceedings: Notification of cancellation/postponing
Jan 13, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 13, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 13, 2022
F3022 Oral proceedings: change of board composition
Jan 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2022
F3014 Oral Proceedings: Order cancelling/postponing
Jan 10, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jan 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 10, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 22, 2021
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Dec 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2021
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Dec 17, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 14, 2021
Advice of delivery
Dec 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 10, 2021
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Dec 7, 2021
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Dec 7, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 12, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Sep 18, 2019
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 3, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 29, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2019
Reply to appeal
May 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 24, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
May 24, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2019
Reply to appeal
Jan 22, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Jan 11, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 11, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 11, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 11, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 11, 2019
Cited document during appeal procedure
Jan 11, 2019
Claims
Jan 11, 2019
Claims
Jan 11, 2019
Claims
Jan 11, 2019
Claims
Jan 11, 2019
Claims
Jan 11, 2019
Claims
Jan 11, 2019
Claims
Jan 11, 2019
Claims
Jan 11, 2019
Claims
Jan 11, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Nov 13, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Nov 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 6, 2018
Notice of appeal
Nov 6, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Sep 18, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2018
Advice of delivery
Sep 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 11, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 11, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 11, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 11, 2018
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 11, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 11, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 11, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Sep 11, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 11, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 11, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 11, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 25, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 2, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Claims
Apr 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 25, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 23, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 19, 2018
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 19, 2018
Withdrawal of an opposition
Apr 19, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 13, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 5, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 28, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 24, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 23, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 23, 2017
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 22, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 20, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 20, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 20, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 5, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 20, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 23, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 13, 2017
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Apr 13, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 7, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 15, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Feb 15, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 18, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 13, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 11, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 9, 2017
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 9, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jan 9, 2017
Non-scannable object
Jan 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 9, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 9, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Jan 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 5, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 5, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 5, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 4, 2017
Notice of opposition
Jan 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 4, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Apr 7, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 10, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 5, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2016
French translation of claims
Feb 5, 2016
German translation of the claims
Feb 5, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jan 30, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Oct 20, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 20, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 20, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 20, 2015
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 20, 2015
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 8, 2015
Examination started
Jun 24, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 24, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 24, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 24, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jun 24, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Jun 24, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Jun 24, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 23, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Jun 16, 2015
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Jun 16, 2015
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 8, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 12, 2015
Submission concerning representation
Jan 8, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jan 7, 2015
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 5, 2015
Refund of fees
Dec 11, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 26, 2014
Notification of forthcoming publication
Nov 24, 2014
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Nov 24, 2014
European search opinion
Nov 24, 2014
European search report
Nov 12, 2014
Search started
Nov 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 4, 2014
Communication to designated inventor
Sep 11, 2014
Payment of fees and costs
Sep 10, 2014
Refund of fees
Aug 12, 2014
Abstract
Aug 12, 2014
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Aug 12, 2014
Annex
Aug 12, 2014
Claims
Aug 12, 2014
Description
Aug 12, 2014
Designation of inventor
Aug 12, 2014
Designation of inventor
Aug 12, 2014
Designation of inventor
Aug 12, 2014
Drawings
Aug 12, 2014
Priority search results
Aug 12, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
Feb 10, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2815725

ST JUDE MEDICAL

Application Number: EP14180625A
Filing Date: Jul 15, 2009
Status: Revoked; Jun 3, 2022
Publication Date: Apr 6, 2016
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