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Rod-Shaped Body And Medical Instrument

Patent No. EP3134141 (titled "Rod-Shaped Body And Medical Instrument") was filed by Marvis Interventional on Apr 23, 2015. The application was issued on Jun 9, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
EPFLEX FEINWERKTECHNIK	Mar 9, 2022	PATENTANWALTE RUFF

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.

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Decision of the Board of Appeal
Jan 5, 2026
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Jan 5, 2026
F3032 Notification(s) of the decision
Oct 20, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 20, 2025
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Oct 20, 2025
F3315 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant : Proprietor)
Oct 13, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2025
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2025
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 13, 2025
Claims
Oct 13, 2025
Claims
Oct 13, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 13, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2025
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 10, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 10, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 10, 2025
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Sep 10, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 1, 2025
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Jul 29, 2025
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 29, 2025
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 29, 2025
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Oct 4, 2024
F3011.2 Oral Proceedings: Summons VICO
Sep 30, 2024
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Sep 30, 2024
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Jun 14, 2024
Composition of the board (T)
Apr 24, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Apr 24, 2024
F3056 Communication: Change of Board due to the technical nature of the appeal
Apr 19, 2024
F3313 Order: change of Board due to the technical aspects of the appeal
Apr 4, 2024
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Mar 27, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 27, 2024
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Mar 27, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 27, 2024
Reply to appeal
Nov 27, 2023
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Nov 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Annexes (other than cited documents) regarding appeal procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Nov 22, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Nov 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 22, 2023
Main request during appeals procedure
Nov 22, 2023
Statement of grounds of appeal
Oct 18, 2023
Refund of fees
Oct 13, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Oct 12, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Oct 12, 2023
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Sep 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 25, 2023
Letter relating to Appeal Procedure
Sep 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 22, 2023
Notice of appeal
Jul 24, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 24, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 24, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 24, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 24, 2023
Decision revoking the European patent
Jul 24, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 24, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 24, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 24, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 24, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 24, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 6, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 30, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 30, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 30, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2023
Authorisation
May 3, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 18, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 12
Apr 6, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 13
Apr 6, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 6, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 31, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 31, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 9, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 20, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 20, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 8, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 2, 2022
Amended description with annotations
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 2, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 2, 2022
Description
Aug 2, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 2, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Main request during Opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 23, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Mar 23, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Mar 15, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Mar 9, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 9, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Mar 9, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Mar 9, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Mar 9, 2022
Notice of opposition
Mar 9, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jun 22, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
May 14, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 30, 2021
English translation of the claims
Mar 30, 2021
Filing of the translations of the claims
Mar 30, 2021
French translation of claims
Jan 18, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Dec 30, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's address
Nov 30, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Nov 30, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Nov 30, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Nov 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Nov 30, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Oct 7, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 7, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 7, 2020
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Jun 10, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 10, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 10, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 10, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jun 10, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 14, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 14, 2019
Claims
Mar 14, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 14, 2019
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jan 28, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Jan 23, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 14, 2018
Annex to the communication
Sep 14, 2018
Communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2018
Examination started
May 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2018
Priority search results
May 4, 2018
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Apr 23, 2018
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Apr 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 17, 2018
Letter concerning fees and payments
Mar 2, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Mar 2, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Mar 2, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Mar 2, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 28, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 28, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Feb 28, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Feb 28, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Feb 28, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 29, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
May 12, 2017
Brief communication to third party
May 12, 2017
Communication from the Legal Division
May 5, 2017
Annex
May 5, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
May 2, 2017
Annex
May 2, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
May 2, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 2, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
May 2, 2017
Request concerning the applicant/representative
Mar 24, 2017
Communication from the Legal Division
Mar 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2017
Annex
Mar 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 7, 2017
Letter to the Legal Division
Feb 1, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Dec 2, 2016
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Nov 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 30, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
Nov 22, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 22, 2016
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 22, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
Nov 22, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
Nov 8, 2016
Comments on Written Opinion of ISA
Nov 8, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 2, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
Feb 11, 2016
Published international application - A4
Nov 16, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Nov 16, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Oct 29, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 29, 2015
Copy of the international search report
Oct 29, 2015
Published international application - A1
Sep 16, 2015
Communication in cases for which no other form is applicable
Sep 10, 2015
ISR: cited documents
Sep 10, 2015
International Search Report - copy in English for the IB
Sep 9, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Sep 9, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Sep 9, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Aug 21, 2015
Request for correction of obvious error
Jul 23, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Jul 10, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
May 30, 2015
Abstract
May 30, 2015
Claims
May 30, 2015
Description
May 30, 2015
Drawings
May 22, 2015
Payment of fees and costs

EP3134141

MARVIS INTERVENTIONAL

Application Number: EP15735845A
Filing Date: Apr 23, 2015
Status: Granted And Under Opposition; May 10, 2021
Publication Date: Jun 9, 2021
External Links: Slate, EP3134141B1, Google Patents

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