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Wound Care Article Having A Substantially Polygonal Or Ellipsoid Main Surface And At Least One Recess Arranged On One Side

Patent No. EP3033058 (titled "Wound Care Article Having A Substantially Polygonal Or Ellipsoid Main Surface And At Least One Recess Arranged On One Side") was filed by BSN Medical on Aug 12, 2014. The application was issued on Nov 11, 2020.

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Case Number	Filing Date	Plaintiff	Proceeding Type
UPC_CFI_599/2024	Oct 16, 2024	BSN Medical	Infringement

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
KCI MANUFACTURING UNLIMITED	Aug 6, 2021	SIMMONS & SIMMONS

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Nov 2, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 2, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 19, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 17, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 17, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 17, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 17, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 17, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 17, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 15, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 15, 2023
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jun 8, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 7, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 7, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 22, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 26, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 25, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 21, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Apr 21, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 18, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 29, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 29, 2023
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Mar 29, 2023
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 29, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 29, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 31, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 31, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 31, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 10, 2022
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 4, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
May 4, 2022
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 14, 2022
Brief communication
Apr 14, 2022
Brief communication to third party
Apr 14, 2022
Communication from the Legal Division
Apr 7, 2022
Letter to the Legal Division
Apr 6, 2022
Brief communication to third party
Apr 6, 2022
Brief communication to third party
Apr 6, 2022
Communication from the Legal Division
Mar 15, 2022
Annex
Mar 15, 2022
Letter to the Legal Division
Feb 25, 2022
Document concerning representation
Jan 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 3, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 3, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 3, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 3, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 3, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Aug 25, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 25, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 12, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Aug 6, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Aug 6, 2021
Notice of opposition
Aug 6, 2021
Notice of opposition
Nov 23, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Oct 15, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 30, 2020
English translation of the claims
Sep 30, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 30, 2020
French translation of claims
Sep 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 7, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 7, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 7, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Feb 6, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 6, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 6, 2020
Claims
Feb 6, 2020
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Feb 6, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2020
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 24, 2019
Annex to the communication
Sep 24, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 18, 2019
Examination started
Nov 28, 2018
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
Nov 28, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Nov 26, 2018
Confirmation of revocation of automatic debit order
Nov 22, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Nov 21, 2018
Letter relating to the automatic debiting procedure
Feb 14, 2017
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 23, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 23, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 21, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 21, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 21, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 21, 2016
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Dec 21, 2016
Submission concerning a transfer of rights (applicant)
Dec 16, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 16, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 16, 2016
Statement of non-availability of priority search results
Nov 9, 2016
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Sep 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 26, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Sep 26, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Sep 26, 2016
Amendments received before examination
Sep 26, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 17, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 16, 2016
Submission concerning representation
May 25, 2016
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Mar 24, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 24, 2016
General authorisation
Mar 22, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 1, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Feb 11, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 11, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 4, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Feb 4, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Jan 26, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2016
General authorisation
Jan 26, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jan 26, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jan 26, 2016
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Dec 23, 2015
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 16, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Aug 4, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Aug 4, 2015
Notification of the recording of a change
Mar 10, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 10, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Feb 19, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Feb 19, 2015
Published international application - A1
Oct 27, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 27, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 27, 2014
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 12, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 12, 2014
Abstract
Aug 12, 2014
Claims
Aug 12, 2014
Description
Aug 12, 2014
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EP3033058

BSN MEDICAL

Application Number: EP14752300A
Filing Date: Aug 12, 2014
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 3, 2023
Publication Date: Nov 11, 2020
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