Apparatuses And Methods For Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Patent No. EP2852418 (titled "Apparatuses And Methods For Negative Pressure Wound Therapy") was filed by Smith & Nephew on May 22, 2013. The application was issued on Apr 18, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KCI LICENSING	Jan 18, 2019	SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Dossier Documents

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Nov 10, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 10, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 5, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 3, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Aug 3, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 27, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 27, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 27, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 27, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 27, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 27, 2021
Means of redress
Jul 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 27, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 27, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 27, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 15, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 15, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 26, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 19, 2020
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Nov 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 12, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 12, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 9, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 4, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Sep 4, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Sep 4, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 4, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Sep 4, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Sep 3, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 22, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 22, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 29, 2020
Document concerning representation
Mar 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Mar 20, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 12, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 7, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 7, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 23, 2019
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 19, 2019
Advice of delivery
Sep 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 13, 2019
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 13, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 13, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 13, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 13, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2019
Communication of amended entries
Jul 12, 2019
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Jul 12, 2019
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jun 19, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 19, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 19, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 13, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 13, 2019
Authorisation
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Jun 13, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Jun 13, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 13, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Feb 4, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 4, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 28, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 18, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 18, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 18, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jan 18, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jan 18, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 30, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 22, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 27, 2018
Authorisation
Feb 27, 2018
French translation of claims
Feb 27, 2018
German translation of the claims
Feb 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 20, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Oct 20, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Oct 20, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Oct 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Oct 20, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Sep 21, 2017
Examination started
Jun 6, 2017
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative of the applicant (Association)
May 11, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Apr 1, 2016
CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
Mar 31, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 31, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Mar 4, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jan 22, 2015
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 20, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 17, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2014
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 17, 2014
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 17, 2014
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 17, 2014
Amended description with annotations
Dec 17, 2014
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 8, 2014
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Oct 6, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
Apr 4, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 27, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Mar 27, 2014
International publication of the international search report
Feb 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Feb 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Feb 6, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jan 22, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 22, 2014
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 19, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 19, 2013
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 28, 2013
Published international application - A2
Jul 12, 2013
Abstract
Jul 12, 2013
Claims
Jul 12, 2013
Description
Jul 12, 2013
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EP2852418

SMITH & NEPHEW

Application Number: EP13737849A
Filing Date: May 22, 2013
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 12, 2021
Publication Date: Apr 18, 2018
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