Method And Device For Deep Brain Stimulation

Patent No. EP3310429 (titled "Method And Device For Deep Brain Stimulation") was filed by Bioinduction on Jun 17, 2016. The application was issued on Dec 25, 2019.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC	Sep 24, 2020	VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB

Dossier Documents

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Aug 10, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Aug 10, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Aug 5, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
May 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
May 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Apr 26, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Apr 26, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Decision rejecting the opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Means of redress
Apr 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Apr 26, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Apr 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Apr 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Apr 26, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Mar 16, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Mar 9, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 8, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 8, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 8, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 19, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 17, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jan 13, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 13, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Jan 13, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Jan 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 12, 2022
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 12, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 23, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Dec 22, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 20, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 1, 2021
Advice of delivery
Jun 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 28, 2021
Advice of delivery
May 28, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
May 28, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
May 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 28, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
May 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 28, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Feb 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 9, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 9, 2021
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Oct 8, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 8, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Sep 30, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 25, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
Sep 24, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 24, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Sep 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Sep 24, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Sep 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Sep 24, 2020
Notice of opposition
Jan 3, 2020
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 28, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 22, 2019
Brief communication to applicant/representative
Nov 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 19, 2019
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 19, 2019
French translation of claims
Nov 19, 2019
German translation of the claims
Nov 19, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 17, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jul 17, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jul 17, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jul 17, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Jul 17, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jun 4, 2019
Examination started
Dec 20, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 14, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Dec 13, 2018
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Aug 3, 2018
Notice drawing attention to the payment of the renewal fee and additional fee
Mar 28, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Feb 22, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 21, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Feb 2, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Jan 31, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Jan 31, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
Dec 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Dec 27, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Dec 27, 2017
Annexes to the international preliminary examination report
Dec 27, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Dec 27, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Dec 27, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Dec 27, 2017
Submission concerning representation
Oct 27, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Jul 7, 2017
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Jul 7, 2017
International preliminary examination report
Jul 7, 2017
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Jul 7, 2017
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Jul 7, 2017
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
May 19, 2017
Despatch of copy of consultation
May 19, 2017
Result of consultation
May 19, 2017
Separate sheet with IPEA428
May 15, 2017
Notification of election of EPO
May 9, 2017
Amendments of documents (Article 19 PCT) (without attachments)
May 2, 2017
Notification of receipt of demand
Apr 13, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 13, 2017
PCT demand form
Apr 13, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 13, 2017
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Apr 13, 2017
Payment of fees and costs
Apr 13, 2017
Reply to International Search Opinion
Jan 11, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Jan 11, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Dec 22, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Dec 22, 2016
Published international application - A1
Oct 19, 2016
ISR: cited documents
Oct 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 18, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Jul 12, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Jun 24, 2016
Abstract
Jun 24, 2016
Claims
Jun 24, 2016
Description
Jun 24, 2016
Drawings
Jun 24, 2016
Fee calculation sheet for an international application
Jun 24, 2016
Notification Concerning Documents Transmitted (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 24, 2016
Notification Concerning Payment of Prescribed Fees (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 24, 2016
Notification of the International Application Number and of the International Filing Date (copy for ISA/EP)
Jun 24, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)

EP3310429

BIOINDUCTION

Application Number: EP16733174A
Filing Date: Jun 17, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Aug 12, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 25, 2019
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