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Method And Apparatus For Correcting Auricular Deformities

Patent No. EP2941224 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Correcting Auricular Deformities") was filed by The Childrens Hospital OF Philadelphia on Jan 2, 2014. The application was issued on Feb 28, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BECON MEDICAL	Nov 28, 2018	ZACCO SWEDEN

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Jan 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jan 7, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Jan 3, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Sep 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2021
Advice of delivery
Sep 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 20, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Sep 20, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 20, 2021
Decision revoking the European patent
Sep 20, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Means of redress
Sep 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Sep 20, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Sep 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Sep 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 20, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 24, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 17, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 28, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 22, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 22, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 23, 2021
Document concerning representation
Dec 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2020
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2020
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Sep 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Sep 11, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Jul 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 30, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 10, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 12, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 12, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 12, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 8, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jun 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 5, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jun 5, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jun 5, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 5, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 27, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 24, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 20, 2020
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 17, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 13, 2020
Oral proceedings: Request for postponement
Feb 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 5, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 30, 2020
Authorisation
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jan 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Jan 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 30, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 30, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 30, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
Jan 30, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 30, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 18, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2019
Advice of delivery
Jul 15, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 15, 2019
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 15, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 23, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 23, 2019
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 23, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Dec 10, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Dec 10, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Dec 4, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Nov 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Nov 28, 2018
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
Nov 28, 2018
Notice of opposition
Mar 16, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Feb 1, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Dec 6, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 6, 2017
Information about intention to grant a patent
Dec 6, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 6, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 6, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Nov 24, 2017
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Nov 8, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 8, 2017
Claims
Nov 8, 2017
Description
Nov 8, 2017
Drawings
Nov 8, 2017
French translation of claims
Nov 8, 2017
German translation of the claims
Nov 8, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Nov 8, 2017
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jul 12, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 12, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 12, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 12, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 20, 2017
Examination started
Feb 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 10, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 10, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Feb 10, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Aug 4, 2016
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Jul 18, 2016
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jul 18, 2016
European search opinion
Jul 18, 2016
Information on Search Strategy
Jul 18, 2016
Supplementary European search report
Jul 6, 2016
Search started
Jun 21, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 14, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 14, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 9, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 9, 2015
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 9, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 9, 2015
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 9, 2015
Amendments received before examination
Dec 9, 2015
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2015
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Aug 21, 2015
Communication regarding possible amendment of the application/payment of claims fee
Aug 7, 2015
Communication to designated inventor
Jul 23, 2015
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Jul 8, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
May 18, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 28, 2014
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jul 10, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Jul 10, 2014
Published international application - A1

EP2941224

THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA

Application Number: EP14735382A
Filing Date: Jan 2, 2014
Status: Revoked; Jan 7, 2022
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2018
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