A Bag Containing A Reference Fluid

Patent No. EP3181354 (titled "A Bag Containing A Reference Fluid") was filed by Radiometer Medical on Dec 9, 2016. The application was issued on Jul 18, 2018.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS	Apr 16, 2019	POTTER CLARKSON

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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Nov 17, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Nov 17, 2021
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Nov 12, 2021
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Sep 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 15, 2021
Annex to the communication
Sep 15, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2021
Request for correction
Aug 9, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
Aug 2, 2021
Annex to a communication
Aug 2, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Aug 2, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Aug 2, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 2, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
Aug 2, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Aug 2, 2021
Means of redress
Aug 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Aug 2, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Aug 2, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Aug 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Aug 2, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 30, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
May 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
May 11, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 7, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 30, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
Apr 30, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 11
Apr 30, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 30, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 29, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 29, 2021
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Apr 29, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 29, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 19, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 19, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 15, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Sep 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
Sep 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 8, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Sep 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 14, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 14, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 29, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jul 22, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 023
Jul 22, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jul 22, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 22, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 17, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jul 8, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 8, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 8, 2020
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Jul 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 7, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jul 3, 2020
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
Jun 3, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 22, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 22, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Feb 18, 2020
Advice of delivery
Feb 18, 2020
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Feb 17, 2020
Communication about missing advice of delivery
Jan 14, 2020
Advice of delivery
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 7, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Jan 7, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jan 7, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 7, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Sep 23, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 16, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Sep 16, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jun 3, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 3, 2019
Communication concerning the filing of a power of attorney
Jun 3, 2019
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 23, 2019
Authorisation
May 23, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
May 14, 2019
Invitation to file an authorisation
May 9, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
May 9, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
May 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 6, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 6, 2019
Submission concerning change of proprietor's representative
Apr 24, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Apr 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 16, 2019
Notice of opposition
Apr 16, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 30, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Jun 21, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 21, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Jun 20, 2018
Refund of fees
Jun 11, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Jun 4, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 4, 2018
French translation of claims
Jun 4, 2018
German translation of the claims
Jun 4, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 24, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 24, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 24, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 24, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
May 5, 2018
Processing of request for correction of text proposed for grant or third party observations (from 01-04-2012)
Apr 6, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 6, 2018
Claims
Apr 6, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 6, 2018
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
Feb 13, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Feb 13, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Feb 13, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Feb 13, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Feb 13, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jan 15, 2018
Examination started
Jan 11, 2018
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
Dec 20, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2017
Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
Oct 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2017
Request for correction of client data
Jun 26, 2017
Letter concerning the priority
Jun 26, 2017
Priority document
Jun 26, 2017
Reminder period for payment of examination fee/designation fee and correction of deficiencies in Written Opinion/amendment
Jun 1, 2017
Invitation to file priority document
May 24, 2017
Notification of forthcoming publication
May 9, 2017
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
May 9, 2017
European search opinion
May 9, 2017
European search report
May 9, 2017
Information on Search Strategy
Apr 24, 2017
Search started
Feb 1, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 1, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 9, 2016
Abstract
Dec 9, 2016
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Dec 9, 2016
Claims
Dec 9, 2016
Description
Dec 9, 2016
Designation of inventor
Dec 9, 2016
Drawings
Dec 9, 2016
Priority search results
Dec 9, 2016
Request for grant of a European patent

EP3181354

RADIOMETER MEDICAL

Application Number: EP16203151A
Filing Date: Dec 9, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Nov 19, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 18, 2018
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