Heart Valve

Patent No. EP2901966 (titled "Heart Valve") was filed by Cardiaq Valve on Sep 29, 2009. The application was issued on Jun 26, 2024.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
NEOVASC TIARA	Mar 29, 2017	MATHYS & SQUIRE
MULLER GURTNER	Oct 4, 2016	KILIAN KILIAN & PARTNER MBB

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

May 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
May 31, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Jan 23, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 23, 2024
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Jan 23, 2024
French translation of claims
Jan 23, 2024
German translation of the claims
Jan 23, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 20, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
Nov 20, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 20, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Nov 20, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
Nov 15, 2023
Refund of fees
Nov 14, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Nov 13, 2023
Decision of the Board of Appeal
Nov 13, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 13, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Nov 13, 2023
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 27, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 27, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 27, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 27, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Sep 29, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 29, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 21, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Aug 29, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 29, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 24, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 24, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 11, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 11, 2022
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Aug 11, 2022
F3350 Communication regarding oral proceedings (art. 15 Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal)
Aug 8, 2022
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Jul 13, 2022
Communication of amended entries in the Register of European Patents
Jul 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 6, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Jul 6, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Jul 6, 2022
F3057 Communication: Change of responsibility of a Board of Appeal
Jul 4, 2022
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 13, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jun 7, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2022
Request for a change of address - opponent
Sep 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Sep 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 15, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Sep 10, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 12, 2020
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
May 20, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 19, 2020
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
May 15, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 6, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 5, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 5, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 6, 2020
F3303.14 Composition of the Board (T), in case Chairman is a legal member
Aug 13, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 9, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Aug 8, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 8, 2019
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Aug 8, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 8, 2019
Reply to appeal
Aug 2, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2019
Reply to appeal
Apr 2, 2019
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 29, 2019
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Mar 28, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Mar 22, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 22, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 22, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Mar 20, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 20, 2019
Claims
Mar 20, 2019
Claims
Mar 20, 2019
Claims
Mar 20, 2019
Claims
Mar 20, 2019
Claims
Mar 20, 2019
Claims
Mar 20, 2019
Claims
Mar 20, 2019
Claims
Mar 20, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 20, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Patent Document cited during the appeal procedure
Mar 20, 2019
Statement of grounds of appeal
Feb 18, 2019
Submission concerning representation
Jan 28, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 28, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 28, 2019
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Jan 18, 2019
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Jan 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 14, 2019
Notice of appeal
Dec 12, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2018
Advice of delivery
Dec 7, 2018
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Dec 3, 2018
Processing of an appeal
Nov 30, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 30, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2018
Notice of appeal
Nov 19, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 16, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 14, 2018
Advice of delivery
Nov 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Nov 12, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 12, 2018
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 12, 2018
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 12, 2018
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 12, 2018
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 12, 2018
Means of redress
Nov 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 12, 2018
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 12, 2018
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 12, 2018
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Sep 27, 2018
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 21, 2018
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 20, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 17, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 13, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 8, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 7, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 3, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2018
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Jul 27, 2018
Claims
Jul 27, 2018
Claims
Jul 27, 2018
Claims
Jul 27, 2018
Claims
Jul 27, 2018
Claims
Jul 27, 2018
Claims
Jul 27, 2018
Claims
Jul 27, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 27, 2018
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 25, 2018
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Feb 23, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 26, 2018
Advice of delivery
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 22, 2018
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 22, 2018
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Preparation for oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 22, 2018
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 27, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 19, 2017
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 9, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 9, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 9, 2017
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Apr 6, 2017
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 30, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Mar 29, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 29, 2017
Notice of opposition
Mar 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 29, 2017
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Nov 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 14, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Nov 7, 2016
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Oct 13, 2016
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Oct 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 4, 2016
Notice of opposition
Oct 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2016
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jun 30, 2016
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 2, 2016
Decision to grant a European patent
May 12, 2016
Filing of the translations of the claims
May 12, 2016
French translation of claims
May 12, 2016
German translation of the claims
May 12, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 20, 2016
Refund of fees
Apr 4, 2016
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Mar 21, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 21, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
Jan 20, 2016
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jan 20, 2016
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jan 20, 2016
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jan 20, 2016
Text intended for grant
Dec 21, 2015
Examination started
Aug 21, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 21, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 21, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 21, 2015
Amended description with annotations
Aug 21, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Aug 21, 2015
Letter concerning fees and payments
Aug 21, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
Aug 10, 2015
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jul 8, 2015
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jun 17, 2015
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jun 17, 2015
European search opinion
Jun 17, 2015
European search report
Jun 10, 2015
Modified abstract
May 29, 2015
Search started
Mar 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 24, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 29, 2015
Abstract
Jan 29, 2015
Claims
Jan 29, 2015
Description
Jan 29, 2015
Designation of inventor
Jan 29, 2015
Drawings
Jan 29, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent (divisional application)
Apr 23, 2010
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP2901966

CARDIAQ VALVE

Application Number: EP15153122A
Filing Date: Sep 29, 2009
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; May 24, 2024
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2024
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EP2901966