Retention Insert And Connection Device For Dental Applications

Patent No. EP2852350 (titled "Retention Insert And Connection Device For Dental Applications") was filed by Bchler on May 17, 2013. The application was issued on Sep 20, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NOBEL BIOCARE SERVICES	Oct 13, 2016	HOFFMANN EITLE
CENDRES METAUX	Jul 8, 2016	FREI PATENT ATTORNEYS

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Aug 24, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 24, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 24, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 18, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 9, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Aug 8, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2023
Description
Aug 8, 2023
English translation of the claims
Aug 8, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 25, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Jul 25, 2023
Claims
Jul 25, 2023
Description
Jul 25, 2023
French translation of claims
Jul 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
May 30, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 30, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 30, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
May 23, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
May 17, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
May 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
May 17, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Apr 25, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Apr 25, 2023
Amended description with annotations
Apr 25, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Apr 25, 2023
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Mar 30, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Mar 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Mar 16, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 15, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 15, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 15, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Feb 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 2, 2023
Withdrawal of an appeal
Jan 27, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jan 23, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 23, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Dec 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Dec 6, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 17, 2022
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Nov 17, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 17, 2022
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Nov 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Nov 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 31, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 28, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 28, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 25, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Oct 20, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Oct 13, 2022
General authorisation
Oct 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Sep 28, 2022
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Sep 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 20, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 20, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 20, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Sep 20, 2022
Authorisation
Sep 20, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2022
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
May 19, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 10, 2021
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Aug 13, 2020
Composition of the board (T)
Jun 22, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 2, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
May 7, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Apr 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 16, 2020
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 24, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 16, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Mar 16, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Mar 16, 2020
Claims
Mar 16, 2020
Claims
Mar 16, 2020
Claims
Mar 16, 2020
Description
Mar 16, 2020
Description
Mar 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 16, 2020
Reply to appeal
Nov 4, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 4, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 4, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Oct 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Oct 28, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Oct 28, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Oct 28, 2019
Claims
Oct 28, 2019
Claims
Oct 28, 2019
Claims
Oct 28, 2019
Claims
Oct 28, 2019
Description
Oct 28, 2019
Description
Oct 28, 2019
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Oct 28, 2019
Description
Oct 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 28, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 28, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Sep 2, 2019
Refund of fees
Aug 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 30, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 27, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Aug 23, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 23, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Aug 21, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 21, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 21, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 20, 2019
Notice of appeal
Aug 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 16, 2019
Notice of appeal
Jun 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 28, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 27, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 27, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 21, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jun 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 18, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 18, 2019
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jun 18, 2019
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2019
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jun 18, 2019
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Jun 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jun 18, 2019
Means of redress
Jun 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jun 18, 2019
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jun 18, 2019
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jun 18, 2019
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Apr 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 18, 2019
Reply to an examination report in opposition proceedings
Feb 18, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 18, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Feb 18, 2019
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Jan 31, 2019
Communication inviting the parties to file observations
Oct 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 31, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 25, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 25, 2018
Claims
Oct 25, 2018
Description
Oct 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2018
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 23, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Oct 17, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 15, 2018
Submission concerning representation
Aug 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 21, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
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Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Aug 15, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Aug 15, 2018
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Description
Aug 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 15, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Aug 15, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 15, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 14, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 17, 2018
Communication of amended entries
Mar 12, 2018
Request concerning representative opponent
Feb 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 15, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 9, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 6, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 2, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 1, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 1, 2018
Annex to the communication
Feb 1, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 1, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 23, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 23, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 23, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 20, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 12, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 12, 2017
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jun 12, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 21, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Nov 21, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Nov 21, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Nov 21, 2016
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 21, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 13, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2016
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Oct 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 13, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 13, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 18, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 8, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2016
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 8, 2016
Notice of opposition
Jul 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 8, 2016
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Jul 8, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Dec 17, 2015
Brief communication to applicant/representative (Legal Division)
Dec 17, 2015
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 16, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 9, 2015
Letter concerning the inventor
Nov 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 11, 2015
English translation of the claims
Nov 11, 2015
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 11, 2015
French translation of claims
Nov 11, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2015
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 27, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 27, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 27, 2015
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Aug 27, 2015
Authorisation
Aug 27, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 27, 2015
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Jul 13, 2015
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 13, 2015
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 13, 2015
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 13, 2015
Text intended for grant
Jun 15, 2015
Examination started
Mar 19, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 19, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 19, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Mar 19, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Mar 19, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Mar 19, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Mar 19, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 4, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 28, 2015
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 21, 2015
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Dec 19, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 19, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 8, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 21, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 6, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 19, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 28, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 28, 2013
Copy of the international search report
Nov 28, 2013
Published international application - A1
Aug 1, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Aug 1, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Aug 1, 2013
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 17, 2013
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2013
Abstract
May 17, 2013
Claims
May 17, 2013
Description
May 17, 2013
Drawings
May 17, 2013
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP2852350

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Application Number: EP13727071A
Filing Date: May 17, 2013
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 18, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 20, 2023
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Retention Insert And Connection Device For Dental Applications

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EP2852350