Respiratory Therapy Apparatus And Methods

Patent No. EP3010397 (titled "Respiratory Therapy Apparatus And Methods") was filed by Smiths Medical on May 14, 2014. The application was issued on Sep 15, 2021.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
TRUDELL MEDICAL	Jan 10, 2020	GRUNECKER PATENT

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

Get instant alerts for new documents

Aug 19, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 19, 2021
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Aug 13, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 5, 2021
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 5, 2021
French translation of claims
Aug 5, 2021
German translation of the claims
Aug 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2021
Communication of bibliographic data
Jul 22, 2021
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
Jul 22, 2021
Communication with request to file translations
Jul 15, 2021
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Apr 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Mar 30, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 30, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Mar 30, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Mar 30, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 30, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Mar 30, 2021
Means of redress
Mar 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Mar 30, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Mar 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 30, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 10, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 11, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 18, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 11, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 11, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jan 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 11, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 17, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 17, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 17, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 8, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 3, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 1, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Dec 1, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Dec 1, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 1, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 1, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 31, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 29, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jul 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jul 23, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 23, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jul 23, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 9, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 3, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 3, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 3, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 21, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Feb 21, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Feb 10, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
Jan 31, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 31, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 31, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jan 24, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jan 24, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 17, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 10, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 10, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jan 10, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jan 10, 2020
Non-scannable object
Jan 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 10, 2020
Notice of opposition
Apr 24, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Mar 14, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Feb 25, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Feb 25, 2019
French translation of claims
Feb 25, 2019
German translation of the claims
Jan 23, 2019
Matter concerning the application
Dec 11, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Dec 11, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Dec 11, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Dec 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Dec 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 1, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 1, 2018
Amended description with annotations
Oct 1, 2018
Claims
Oct 1, 2018
Description
Oct 1, 2018
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 10, 2018
Annex to the communication
Jul 10, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 13, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Nov 13, 2017
Claims
Nov 13, 2017
Description
Nov 13, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 4, 2017
Annex to the communication
Sep 4, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Apr 24, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 24, 2017
Claims
Apr 24, 2017
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 17, 2017
Annex to the communication
Feb 17, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
Feb 9, 2017
Examination started
Aug 11, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Aug 11, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Aug 11, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Apr 4, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Apr 1, 2016
Request for further processing allowed
Mar 31, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 16, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 7, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Mar 7, 2016
Request for further processing
Feb 23, 2016
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-entry into European phase)
Jan 5, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Nov 11, 2015
Request for entry into the European phase
Oct 28, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Jan 12, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 24, 2014
Copy of the international search report
Dec 24, 2014
Published international application - A1
Jul 18, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Jul 18, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Jul 18, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
May 23, 2014
Abstract
May 23, 2014
Claims
May 23, 2014
Description
May 23, 2014
Drawings

EP3010397

SMITHS MEDICAL

Application Number: EP14727016A
Filing Date: May 14, 2014
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 13, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 15, 2021
External Links: Slate, EP3010397B2, Google Patents

IP Verse

Respiratory Therapy Apparatus And Methods

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP3010397