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Catheter Assembly/Package Utilizing A Hydrating/Hydrogel Sleeve

Patent No. EP3299056 (titled "Catheter Assembly/Package Utilizing A Hydrating/Hydrogel Sleeve") was filed by C R Bard on Dec 21, 2010. The application was issued on Oct 4, 2023.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
HOLLISTER INCORPORATED	Jun 28, 2021	FRKELLY

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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Sep 7, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 7, 2023
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
Sep 1, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Aug 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2023
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
Aug 25, 2023
French translation of claims
Aug 25, 2023
German translation of the claims
Aug 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 23, 2023
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Jun 1, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 1, 2023
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
May 25, 2023
Communication of bibliographic data
May 25, 2023
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
May 25, 2023
Communication with request to file translations
May 22, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
Feb 9, 2023
Advice of delivery
Feb 8, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 8, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Feb 8, 2023
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Feb 8, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2023
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
Feb 8, 2023
Means of redress
Feb 8, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 8, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Feb 8, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Feb 8, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Feb 8, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 8, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jan 16, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2022
Result of consultation by telephone/in person
Dec 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 30, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Nov 24, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 21, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 15, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 15, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 15, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Mar 25, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 25, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 25, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 21, 2022
Advice of delivery
Mar 18, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 18, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 29, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Nov 24, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Nov 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 24, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Jul 14, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Jul 14, 2021
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jul 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 12, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 7, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 7, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jul 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 7, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 7, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 5, 2021
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 5, 2021
Request for documents
Jun 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 28, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jun 28, 2021
Notice of opposition
Jun 28, 2021
Notice of opposition
Oct 12, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 3, 2020
Decision to grant a European patent
Aug 31, 2020
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Aug 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 24, 2020
Filing of the translations of the claims
Aug 24, 2020
French translation of claims
Aug 24, 2020
German translation of the claims
Aug 24, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 29, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Apr 29, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Apr 29, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Apr 29, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Apr 29, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Apr 16, 2020
Decision to allow further processing
Apr 3, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 3, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 3, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Apr 3, 2020
Claims
Apr 3, 2020
Description
Apr 3, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 3, 2020
Request for further processing
Feb 11, 2020
Application deemed to be withdrawn (no reply to communication from the Examining Division)
Oct 30, 2019
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
Oct 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 25, 2019
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
Jul 4, 2019
Annex to the communication
Jul 4, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Jun 25, 2019
Examination started
Jan 31, 2019
Decision to allow further processing
Jan 16, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2019
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 16, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2019
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Jan 16, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jan 16, 2019
Amended description with annotations
Jan 16, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2019
Request for further processing
Nov 7, 2018
Application deemed to be withdrawn (non-reply to Written Opinion)
Sep 19, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 19, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 19, 2018
Maintenance of the application
Apr 4, 2018
Invitation to confirm maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Feb 28, 2018
Notification of forthcoming publication
Jan 31, 2018
Refund of fees
Jan 25, 2018
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Jan 25, 2018
European search opinion
Jan 25, 2018
European search report
Jan 25, 2018
Information on Search Strategy
Jan 19, 2018
Modified abstract
Jan 17, 2018
Refund of fees
Jan 4, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 3, 2018
Search started
Nov 10, 2017
Abstract
Nov 10, 2017
Acknowledgement of receipt of electronic submission of the request for grant of a European patent
Nov 10, 2017
Claims
Nov 10, 2017
Description
Nov 10, 2017
Designation of inventor
Nov 10, 2017
Drawings
Nov 10, 2017
Request for grant of a European patent
Jul 19, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)

EP3299056

C R BARD

Application Number: EP17201044A
Filing Date: Dec 21, 2010
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Sep 1, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 4, 2023
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